Lot 1051 o
Nagasaki, Japan 4-Petal Cancel (Frajola NAG-Can3), strong strike on 30¢ ultramarine & carmine (121), rich colors, a Very Fine strike of this rare cancel.Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
AN EXTREMELY RARE NAGASAKI 4-PETAL CANCEL ON THE 30¢ 1869 ISSUE.
There is only one cover recorded with this rare cancel dated July 3, 1870 from Nagasaki to Shanghai (ex-Juhring) bearing 3¢ 1869 issue pair. The philatelic foundation has certified only two other off-cover examples, one 10¢ and one 30¢ 1869 issue singles. This stamp appears to have originally formed a pair with the certified 30¢ value.
Realized: $1,000