Lot 695 o
Japan, 1872, Dragon, 2s vermilion, "ductile" wove paper, position 16, neat fancy tensho box cancel, exceptional centering, bright color, Extremely Fine, a choice example of this rare paper variety, ex-Ruggiero; with 2014 ISJP certificate. J.S.C.A. No. 7b var.Scott No. 7a var.; $625 for normal Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $575