Lot 548 ()
Japan, 1945, 3rd Showa Series, 10s blue, complete sheet of 100, without gum as issued, couple light horizontal creases affecting a couple rows (20 stamps), otherwise Very Fine, a very scarce sheet.Scott No. 354A $2,250.
Realized: $1,600
Lot 549
Japan, 1949, Exhibitions complete, complete sheets of 20, o.g., never hinged, rich colors, a Very Fine set.Scott No. 439-442 $2,090.
Realized: $1,150
Lot 550
Japan, 1949, 8y Philatelic Week, miniature sheet of 5, o.g., never hinged, bright and fresh, Very Fine.Scott No. 479a $350.
Realized: $150
Lot 551
Japan, 1949-52, Cultural Leaders complete, complete sheets of 20, o.g., never hinged, few lower denomination sheet with a few tone spots affecting a stamp or two, still a Very Fine set, very scarce in full sheet format.Scott No. 480-497 $4,050.
Realized: $1,700
Lot 552
Japan, 1951, Scenic Spots complete, complete sheets of 20, o.g., never hinged, some gum flaws on few of the lesser sheets, still a Very Fine set.Scott No. 523-540 $4,290.
Realized: $4,250
Lot 553
Japan, 1934, Communications Day souvenir sheet, o.g., never hinged, small gum wrinkle and a few small tone spots on gum, otherwise Very Fine.Scott No. C8 $2,000.
Realized: $425
Lot 554
Japanese Offices in Korea, 1900, Chrysanthemum issue, 5r to 1y nearly complete, Mihon overprints, missing the 1½s value, all chopped with large-sized, two-character "Mihon" overprints, hinged to page; most items with smallish faults as often encountered on these, Fine to Very Fine, scarce group to be sure, J.S.C.A. 231,000 yen as Mihons (HK$ 16,120).Scott No. 1-2, 4-14 Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.