
JAPAN: 1886 (2 JUL) Envelope registered to Italy franked, Koban 2s. and 10s. vertical pair tied by cork cancels with TOKIO Thimble c.d.s. alongside, rare ‘R’ in red and violet Registered YOKOHAMA c.d.s. alongside, red oval London Registered datestamp on obverse, ROMA arrival backstamp, central vertical crease affecting 2s. Rare and attractive.