JAPAN JAPAN: 1876 (5 Jan) Native illustrated franked on reverse 1872 12sen greyish brown vertical pair plate 1 pos 28/36 used in combination with Cherry Blossom 2sen yellow Ribbon tied by two strikes kiban i-he 7 of Takasago, Harima Province to Naruo, cover reduced at top, rare and attractive mixed franking notable for the use of 1/2sen pair to cover message fee. Provenance: Consul General Dr Borchers (Rapp 88), Illustrated in Dragon Covers p122, ex Yasushi Tejima collectionJAPAN JAPAN: 1876 (5 Jan) Native illustrated franked on reverse 1872 12sen greyish brown vertical pair plate 1 pos 28/36 used in combination with Cherry Blossom 2sen yellow Ribbon tied by two strikes kiban i-he 7 of Takasago, Harima Province to Naruo, cover reduced at top, rare and attractive mixed franking notable for the use of 1/2sen pair to cover message fee. Provenance: Consul General Dr Borchers (Rapp 88), Illustrated in Dragon Covers p122, ex Yasushi Tejima collection

JAPAN: 1876 (5 Jan) Native illustrated franked on reverse 1872 1'2sen greyish brown vertical pair plate 1 pos 28/36 used in combination with Cherry Blossom 2sen yellow 'Ribbon' tied by two strikes kiban i-he 7 of Takasago, Harima Province to Naruo, cover reduced at top, rare and attractive mixed franking notable for the use of 1/2sen pair to cover message fee. Provenance: Consul General Dr Borchers (Rapp '88), Illustrated in Dragon Covers p122, ex Yasushi Tejima collection

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