Auction #14 of China, Hong Kong, Japan and Other Asia Stamps and Postal History

Japan, 1874, Cherry Blossom, 2 sen yellow, foreign wove paper, syllabic 14 ("ka") (J.S.C.A. 30. Scott 34), large part o.g., a simply magnificent example of this exceptionally rare syllabic; Post Office fresh and perfectly centered, a connoisseur example for a premium quality collection! Extremely Fine and choice, signed Tyler.
J.S.C.A. yen 530,000 (HK$ 40,260). Scott $2,650 (HK$ 20,540).
Estimate HK$ 6,000 - 8,000.