Lot 3258 o
Ryukyus, (Japan) 1876, Old Koban, 4s blue green, well centered with bright color, bold strike of "Naha Bota" fancy cancel; diagonal crease, Very Fine appearance; with 2007 John B. Head certificate.Scott No. 58 Estimate $300 - 400.
The "Naha Bota" cancel was used by the Naha Post Office from February 1887 to August 1888 for only 18 months. There are only a few recorded examples, see RPSS Journal Vol. 28 No. 3 pg. 24.
Realized: $675