2c Brown (113). Vertical
block of ten, pair and single, tied by ms. and "HIOGO JAPAN"
double-circle handstamp on 1870 cover to Siegen, Rhenish Prussia,
10c transpacific plus 10c transatlantic rate to Germany (6c overpayment -
probably based on earlier 15c Prussian Closed Mail rate), block also tied
by "San Francisco Cal. Nov. 18" double-circle datestamp and German
receiving datestamp on back, red "New York Paid All Br. Transit Nov. 26"
datestamp, one stamp folded over edge with slightly broken crease, few
minor edge nicks, cover opened for displayVERY FINE. A UNIQUE AND MAGNIFICENT FRANKING. ONE OF THE MOST EXTRAORDINARY 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE COVERS USED FROM JAPAN.
Ex Krug, J. D. Baker, Ishikawa and Rose. Signed Ashbrook. With 1997 P.F. certificate (Image)
2c Brown (113). Original
gum, lightly hinged, gargantuan margins at top and bottom, dark color and
crisp proof-like impression, remarkably freshEXTREMELY FINE GEM. AN INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1869 ISSUE WITH MARGINS OF MAMMOTH DIMENSIONS.
With 2002 P.F. certificate (Image)
3c Ultramarine, Split Grill
(114 var). Top imprint and plate no. block of fourteen, top stamps with
part grill at bottom, two left stamps lightly hinged, twelve stamps,
incl. plate block, Mint N.H., rich color, natural s.e. at left, P.F.
notes small creases in selvageFRESH AND FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE IMPRINT AND PLATE NUMBER BLOCK OF THE 3-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL WITH SPLIT GRILL.
With 2002 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as hinged (without split grill) (Image)
6c Ultramarine (115).
Original gum, lightly hinged, choice centering with unusually wide margins,
brilliant color on bright white paper, detailed impressionEXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL.
The 6c 1869 is one of the most difficult low-denomination stamps of the issue to find with such wide margins.
With 2001 P.F. certificate (Image)
6c Ultramarine (115).
Original gum, choice centering with unusually wide margins, brilliant color
on bright white paper, detailed impressionVERY FINE AND CHOICE. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL.
With 2001 P.F. certificate (Image)
10c Yellow (116). Original
gum, lightly hinged, vivid color, bright and freshVERY FINE AND CHOICE COPY OF THE 10-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL ISSUE.
With 2001 P.F. certificate (Image)
10c Yellow (116). Block of
four, vibrant color, lightened manuscript cancel, few faults incl. thin
spot and horizontal crease at bottom, Fine appearing example of this rare
block, only five used blocks of four are recorded
(Image) 
10c Yellow (116). Tied by
"N. York Steamship Jan. 21" circular datestamp on blue 1870 folded
cover from St. Thomas D.W.I. to New York, stationer's watermark and
"Schon, Willink & Co., St. Thomas Jan. 11, 1870" company oval datestamp,
endorsed "pr South America", light horizontal file fold well clear
of stamp and markings, fresh and Very Fine, scarce St. Thomas origin for
the 10c 1869 Pictorial (Image) 
10c Yellow (116).
Well-centered, used with 12c Green (117), deep rich color, both
stamps tied by quartered cork cancels, "New Bedford Mass. Dec. 9" circular
datestamp on 1869 cover to Mankanoi, New Zealand, 22c rate via
Southampton in effect ten months from Mar. 1869 to Jan. 1870, addressed to
whaling bark Eliza, red London Paid transit circular datestamp, ms.
"2d" colonial rate, red New York circular datestamp and three different New
Zealand transits on back, slightly reduced at left with small mended nick
at lower left, faint perf tip toning, otherwise Very Fine, extremely rare
destination and franking, ex Rose, with 1997 P.F. certificate (Image)