Ryukyus, Amami District, 1947, "Ken" (inspection seal) on General Nogi, 2s crimson. Tropicalized o.g., fresh and Fine.
Scott No. 2X4; $600.
Auction # 67 - The Westpex Sale
By: Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc.
Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 67 - The Westpex Sale
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Lot #3277 - united states possessions Ryukyus - Provisionals Issues - Amami District
Lot #3278 - united states possessions Ryukyus - Provisionals Issues - Amami District
Ryukyus, Amami District, 1947, "Ken" (inspection seal) on Power Plant, 3s green. Well centered with large margins, without gum; small flaws including tiny hole, Very Fine appearance, an exceptionally rare stamp, ex-Mori, Alexander, Schoberlin, with 1998 Ryukyu P.S.S. certificate.
Scott No. 2X6; $1,900.
Lot #3279 - united states possessions Ryukyus - Provisionals Issues - Amami District
Ryukyus, Amami District, 1947, "Ken" (inspection seal) on Sun and Cherry Blossoms, 3s rose carmine, imperf. Bottom sheet margin single, large margins all around, strong color, red crayon "46" in bottom margin, without gum as issued; light vertical crease, thin spots mostly in margin, Very Fine appearance.
Scott No. 2X8; $1,800.
Lot #3280 - united states possessions Ryukyus - Provisionals Issues - Amami District
Ryukyus, Amami District, 1947, "Ken" (inspection seal) on Hyuga Monument and Mt. Fuji, 4s emerald. Bright and fresh, no gum with some backing paper adhering, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 2X9; $700.
Lot #3281 - united states possessions Ryukyus - Provisionals Issues - Amami District
Ryukyus, Amami District, 1947, "Ken" (inspection seal) on Admiral Togo, 5s brown lake. Exceptionally well centered within large margins, without gum, Extremely Fine.
Scott No. 2X10; $700.
Lot #3282 - united states possessions Ryukyus - Provisionals Issues - Amami District
Ryukyus, Amami District, 1947, "Ken" (inspection seal) on Admiral Togo, 7s orange vermilion. Well centered; paper adhered to reverse, small stain at bottom, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott No. 2X13; $1,250.
Lot #3283 - united states possessions Ryukyus - Provisionals Issues - Amami District
Ryukyus, Amami District, 1947, "Ken" (inspection seal) on Palms and Map, 10s crimson & dull rose. Without gum, nicely centered with strong color, some light perf toning, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott No. 2X15; $600.
Lot #3284 - united states possessions Ryukyus - Provisionals Issues - Amami District
Ryukyus, Amami District, 1948, "Ken" (inspection seal) on Mt. Fuji and Cherry Blossoms, 10s red orange, imperf. Without gum as issued, large margins all around; light crease at bottom, exceptionally rare and Very Fine appearance, Only 48 Issued.
Scott No. 2X16; $2,500.
Lot #3285 - united states possessions Ryukyus - Provisionals Issues - Amami District
Ryukyus, Amami District, 1947, "Ken" (inspection seal) on Aviator and Flag, 15s dull blue. O.g. with hint of toning, strong color, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 2X18; $600.
Lot #3286 - united states possessions Ryukyus - Provisionals Issues - Amami District
Ryukyus, Amami District, 1947, "Ken" (inspection seal) on Yasukuni Shrine Torii, 17s gray violet. Right selvage single, remarkable well centered with even margins, tropicalized o.g.; trivial perf crease and light internal crease caused by handstamp, still choice and Extremely Fine.
Scott No. 2X19; $1,750.
Lot #3287 - united states possessions Ryukyus - Provisionals Issues - Amami District
Ryukyus, Amami District, 1948, "Ken" (inspection seal) on Mt. Fuji and Cherry Blossoms, typographed, 20s ultramarine, imperf. Left margin single with large margins all around, strong color, without gum as issued, Extremely Fine and choice, Only 48 Issued.
Scott No. 2X22; $1,750.
Lot #3288 - united states possessions Ryukyus - Provisionals Issues - Amami District
Ryukyus, Amami District, 1947, "Ken" (inspection seal) on Horyu Temple in Nara, 25s dark brown & pale brown. Well centered, adhering to backing paper; perf flaws, Very Fine appearance.
Scott No. 2X23; $900.
Lot #3289 - united states possessions Ryukyus - Provisionals Issues - Amami District
Ryukyus, Amami District, 1947, "Ken" (inspection seal) on Garambi Lighthouse, engraved, 40s dull violet. Right selvage single, exceptionally well centered, o.g., fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott No. 2X27; $1,750.
A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE AMAMI DISTRICT 1947 40S DULL VIOLET.
Lot #3290 - united states possessions Ryukyus - Provisionals Issues - Miyako District
Ryukyus, Miyako District, 1946-47 Issue in Pairs. Collection of 41 pairs including study of seal handstamp shades, comprising 3X1, 3X2, 3X2a, 3X3, 3X4 (vermilion and dark red seals), 3X5, 3X6 (vermilion and dark red seals), 3X7 (vermilion and dark red seals), 3X8 (vermilion and dark red seals), 3X9 (two diff.), 3X10 (vermilion and dark red seals), 3X11 (vermilion and dark red seals), 3X12 (vermilion and dark red seals), 3X13 (...
Lot #3291 - united states possessions Ryukyus - Provisionals Issues - Miyako District
Ryukyus, Miyako District, 1946 Surcharge Issue in Pairs. Group of 7 pairs comprising 3X25 vertical pair with right selvage, and horizontal pairs of 3X28, 3X28a, 3X29, 3X30 and 3X31 (2) in dark and bright shades; each adhering to backing paper, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 3X25, 3X27-3X31; $1,560.
Lot #3292 - united states possessions Ryukyus - Provisionals Issues - Miyako District
Ryukyus, Miyako District, 1947, handstamped surcharge on General Nogi, 1y on 3s brown. Well centered with large margins, strong color and handstamp, adhering to paper, otherwise Extremely Fine.
Scott No. 3X27; $3,000.
AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE EXAMPLE OF THE MIYAKO DISTRICT 1947 1Y ON 3S BROWN.
Lot #3293 - united states possessions Ryukyus - Provisionals Issues - Miyako District
Ryukyus, Miyako District, 1946, balance of collection. Great collection mounted on four pages comprising 3X1, 3X2, 3X2a, 3X2b, 3X3-3X13, 3X15 (2), 3X16-3X22, 3X24-3X25, 3X28, 3X28a, 3X29--3X31, typical gum with o.g., tropicalized o.g. or without, some backing adhering; few faults but many premium examples present, o.g. or without gum, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 3X1//3X31; $4,875; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Lot #3294 - united states possessions Ryukyus - Provisionals Issues - Miyako District
Ryukyus, Miyako District, Revenue, 1948, 3s-50s complete set. Horizontal pairs, nicely centered, 50s value upper right corner margin pair, mostly with backing paper adhering, F.-V.F., scarce group.
Scott No. 3XR1-3XR7; $800.
Lot #3295 - united states possessions Ryukyus - Provisionals Issues - Miyako District
Ryukyus, Miyako District, Revenue, 1948, 5s brown lake, black overprint. Well centered with rich color, backing paper adhering, Very Fine.
Scott No. 3XR4a; $600.
Lot #3296 - united states possessions Ryukyus - Provisionals Issues - Miyako District
Ryukyus, Miyako District, 1948, Provisional Revenue, 25s dark brown, black overprint. Horizontal pair, strong color, o.g., interleaving adhering to back, Very Fine and rare.
Scott No. 3XR4a; $1,200+.
Lot #3297 - united states possessions Ryukyus - Provisionals Issues - Okinawa District
Ryukyus, Okinawa District, 1947, Postmaster Hirata's handstamped seal on Mt. Fuji and Cherry Blossoms, 10s red orange. Large margins all around including right sheet selvage, without gum as issued; bold handstamp causing faint crease, still an Extremely Fine gem.
Scott No. 4X1; $1,200.
Lot #3298 - united states possessions Ryukyus - Provisionals Issues - Okinawa District
Ryukyus, Okinawa District, 1947, Postmaster Hirata's handstamped seal on Coal Miners, 50s dark brown. Large margins all around, bold color on bright paper, without gum as issued; faint internal crease, fresh and Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott No. 4X3; $900.
Lot #3299 - united states possessions Ryukyus - Provisionals Issues - Okinawa District
Ryukyus, Okinawa District, 1947, Postmaster Hirata's handstamped seal on "Mt. Fuji" by Hokusai, 1y deep ultramarine. Right selvage single with large margins all around, brilliant color on bright paper, without gum as issued, fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott No. 4X4; $1,750.
A WONDERFUL EXAMPLE OF THE RARE OKINAWA DISTRICT 1Y DEEP ULTRAMARINE.
Lot #3300 - united states possessions Ryukyus - Provisionals Issues - Yaeyama District
Ryukyus, Yaeyama District, 1948, Postmaster Miyara's handstamped seal on Admiral Togo, 4s dark green. Rich color on bright paper, part o.g. from backing paper removal; faint crease, F.-V.F. appearance, with 1983 Ryukyu P.S.S. certificate.
Scott No. 5X1; $1,200.
Lot #3301 - united states possessions Ryukyus - Provisionals Issues - Yaeyama District
Ryukyus, Yaeyama District, 1948, Postmaster Miyara's handstamped seal on Admiral Togo, 5s brown lake. Strong color, backing paper adhering, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 5X2; $1,200.
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