The Yasushi Tejima Collection Japan Dragon Stamps at Auction

1872, 1/2 sen greyish brown, plate I, a vertical pair, positions 28-36, used in combination with Cherry Blossom 2 sen yellow "Ribbon", tied by two strikes of kiban i-he 7 of Takasago, Harima Province, to the reverse of an illustrated cover, reduced at top, to Naruo, a destination outside the postal delivery circuit.
The 1/2 sen pair paid the 1 sen messenger surcharge. Manuscript dateline "1st month 27th day" and double-circle type KG...

1871, 48 mon brown, plate I, middle period printing, complete full sheet, unused without gum as issued.
A highly impressive and rarely encountered full-sheet multiple of the first issue, preserved in pristine unused condition as issued. A major showpiece for the specialist in classic Japan.
Catalogue Value: (JSCA cat. ¥2,400,000)

1871, 48 mon brown, plate I, early to late printing, full sheet reconstruction by used stamps, including a vertical strip of four, positions 9-17-25-33, with large Osaka Kensazumi, and nine pairs showing attractive postmarks, among them large Yokkaichi Kensazumi, oval fancy type, and late Yokohama double-circle N1B1 of Meiji 7. Position 39 with fabricated cover marking "Daijoji".
A fascinating and highly characterful reconstruction,...

1871, 100 mon blue, plate I, early printing, full sheet reconstruction by used stamps, including a block of eight with large "Tokyo Kensazumi", a vertical strip of three, and seven pairs, including Osaka N1B1 double-circle usage.
A most attractive reconstruction, especially notable for the impressive Tokyo Kensazumi block and the strong range of postal markings represented.
Catalogue Value: (JSCA cat. ¥1,880,000)

1871, 100 mon blue, plate II, early to late printing, full sheet reconstruction by used stamps, including prominent plate flaw position 26 with right dragon head error, of which only a few are recorded, together with three pairs, including kiban ra-3, and a strip of three with large placename Kensazumi.
The most celebrated component, however, is the used block of ten, positions 5-6 to 37-38, the second-largest recorded used multiple of...

1871, 200 mon vermilion, plate I, middle period printing, complete full sheet, unused without gum as issued.
A handsome and rarely encountered full sheet of the 200 mon Dragon issue, of considerable importance for both study and exhibition.
Catalogue Value: (JSCA cat. ¥3,400,000)

1871, 200 mon vermilion, plate I, latest printing, full sheet reconstruction by unused stamps without gum as issued. Includes positions 22, 26 and 30 with retouched dragons, together with large blocks of 20 and 15.
A remarkable latest-printing reconstruction, notable both for the important retouched positions and the presence of unusually large surviving unused blocks.
Catalogue Value: (JSCA cat. ¥2,600,000)

1871, 200 mon vermilion, plate I, middle period printing, full sheet reconstruction by used stamps. Includes a strip of three and four pairs, with a variety of non-standard fancy and Kensazumi postmarks, as well as kiban chi-14 of Nanbu, Kai Province, rare on mon Dragon issues.
A highly appealing reconstruction, notable for the breadth and quality of its cancellation study material.
Catalogue Value: (JSCA cat. ¥2,600,000)

1871, 500 mon, plate I, early printing, in various shades of green, full sheet reconstruction by unused stamps without gum as issued, including a block of 16, a block of eight, four blocks of four, and a strip of three. Includes plate flaws at positions 14 and 29. Notably, a full unused sheet of the 500 mon Plate I early printing remains unreported.
A magnificent unused reconstruction, especially notable for its impressive large blocks...

1871, 500 mon bluish green, plate I, late printing, complete full sheet, unused without gum as issued.
A magnificent and highly important full sheet of the high-value 500 mon Dragon, a major showpiece for the advanced collector or exhibitor.
Catalogue Value: (JSCA cat. ¥4,400,000)

1871, 500 mon, plate II, early to late printing, sheet reconstruction of 38 by used stamps, with positions 18 and 24 still required, including a pair and a variety of non-standard fancy postmarks.
An exceedingly rare and important reconstruction of the 500 mon Plate II, representing one of the pinnacles of specialised Japanese philately.
Catalogue Value: (JSCA cat. ¥22,800,000)

1872, 1/2 sen, plate II, dark brown, early to late printing, full sheet reconstruction by used stamps, including four pairs (pos. 8/16, 10/18, 30/38, and 31/32) and position 12 with foreign mail "crossroads" cancellation.
A highly interesting reconstruction, especially notable for the rare foreign-mail cancellation.
Catalogue Value: (JSCA cat. ¥400,000+)