竜切手　英語版　Dragon Stamps of Japan (English)

This is a numbered, limited edition issue of Ichida-senseis famous 1959 study of the original dragon stamps; the single greatest resource ever published on the subject.All 11 of the original plate photos are intact and included in an envelope in the back of the book. These make identification of plate position simple. Includes detailed studies of every stamp, copious diagrams, and photos. There are even onionskin layovers to identify features of covers (see photos). 19 chapters cover:A brief history of the early postal systemEarly foreign mail systemFeatures of the dragon issuesDragon mon issues48, 100, 200, and 500 mon dragon stampsDragon sen issues1/2, 1, 2, and 5 sen dragon stampsStill in its original dustcover, it even includes a pamphlet from the late Dr. Ichida requesting information about rare cancellations, errors, and earliest known use. Excellent condition. Its really a collectors item on par with the stamps themselves.竜切手　市田左右一 英語版 (1959年)

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