Showa

Lot 1213 Superb mostly mint Japan collection in new hingeless albums, 1868 to 2001, consisting of thousands of stamps, used for the earliest issues (fine or better), then mostly NH and VF, the earlier issues include better items such as the First and Third Koban issues, the Showa series, National Parks stamps and Prefectures, including souvenir sheets, later albums including a comprehensive holding of booklet issues from 1979 through 1986, a well as newer issues from about the mid-1980s were bought from the Japan Post Service for over $2,400, with the Lighthouse hingeless albums and supplements alone retailing for over $2,600, a desirable collection, clean, well-organized, and mostly very fine, well warranting a close inspection; online photos provide a mere glimpse into this tremendous opportunity. Estimate C$5,000, sold for C$5,400.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium