JAPAN Stamp 1871 48 Mon DRAGON Plate 1 *Mihon* SPECIMEN ex Old Collection GREEN1

SUPERB example of this CLASSIC first issue of Japan on "Native" LAID PAPER. Scott.1 variant with "Mihon" overprint (Postal Ministry Sample). Unused without gum as issued. Extremely Fine for an item of this type & period. Please look at all the scans to help form your own opinion. **Original find sourced from old-time collection & sold with all faults considered (WAF).