1872-74, Quartet of Classics (J.S.C.A. 6h, 29, 34-35. Scott 6e, 33 var., 38 var., 39), Comprising 1s blue Dragon, plate 3, wove paper, position 6 (J.S.C.A. 6h. Scott 6e) with strong color and partial boxed cancel; few customary small flaws, but still a presentable example of this exceptionally rare stamp; and 1874 Cherry Blossom mint 1s blue, foreign wove paper, syllabic 12 ("without") (J.S.C.A. 29. Scott 33 var.) bottom margin single, Post Office fresh, plus 20s violet & 30s gray, foreign wove paper (J.S.C.A. 34, 35. Scott 38 var., 39), 20s syllabic 4, choice used examples, clean with each showing bold "SHIP" cancels; 20s with trivial nibbed perforation at bottom, Very Fine overall. Scott $7,750+ (HK$ 59,620).
