Lot no. 864

1876/89, Koban 1 s. black, vertical strip of 4, tied by mute cancel to double rate cover from Tokio 1878 to Kawaai; since here was no postoffice established another 2 s. delevery fee for the route from Otamachi was due, red boxed "fusokusei" (postage due) applied; in the envelope tiny hole; very fine and scarce, opinion Eichhorn