Lot 386
Japan, 1874, Cherry Blossom, 4s rose, foreign wove paper, syllabic 1 ("i"), type I, o.g., small hinge remnant, bold color and impression, well centered, Very Fine and choice, a lovely example of this scarce key Cherry Blossom issue.Scott No. 35 $3,500.
Due to the large stock of the 4 sen stamps from the previous issue, the Government printed this issue only for a short time. The number issued is estimated at about 50,000.
Realized: $1,800