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

Japan, 1872, Cherry Blossom, 20 sen lilac, Matsuda printing, native wove paper (J.S.C.A. 13a. Scott 17), cancelled by attractive, segmented cork killer, a choice, well centered example with full, clean perforations, fresh, a beauty! minor shallow thin at right, Very Fine.
J.S.C.A. yen 34,000 (HK$ 2,580). Scott $425 (HK$ 3,300).
Estimate HK$ 1,000 - 3,000.