Lot 1900
Japan, Mint Collection, 1872 to 1988, in 2 deluxe gilt-edged quadrille page albums, with an array of choice material, beginning with lovely group of Chrysanthemums, 1886-1908 issues complete incl. Jingo's 113-114; quite complete thereafter (no 115-147, 154, 254) onward to Park souvenir sheets, commemoratives for the period, souvenir sheets, etc; definitives lacking 509-521B; otherwise about complete for the period; Airmails have been removed, overall excellent condition with a few small faults and occasional no gum; please inspect. Originally sold for hammer $19,000 in 2010, subsequently a few items removed.
Estimate $5,000-7,500.
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| Realized $10,350 |
