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Material is Mint Never Hinged, free of faults and with F-VF centering
(or better - usually VF) for each stamp - unless noted otherwise.Scott Catalogue
numbers are in the left hand column and prices in the right hand column.
All prices are in whole dollars, the cents have been rounded off (eg 10 = $10.00 US).
The listing of stamps below contains JSDA numbers. JSDA breaks down Ryukyu Islands stamps into the following categories:
Reg = Regular (definitive) Issue, Comm = Commemorative (special) Issue,
Air = Airmail Issue, SD = Special Delivery
Ryukyu Islands - Stamps
General Issues
Scott # Price JSDA # Comments
1-7//228, E1 (MNH) POR Complete basic country including 17 9/9-point.
C1-28 1a-7a not present. Included are all airs, 16A, 16B,
Mounted Collection 51a-2a, 122a, 195a-9a, 2009 Scott $3500+, clear hingless
mounts on Scott pages in Scott binder. Scott postal
stationery pages available separately. Price on Request.
1-7//228, E1 (MNH) $615 Complete basic country, no 1a-7a or
C1-28 (Net) 17. Includes all airs, 122a,
Mounted Collection 195a-9a, 2009 Scott $1320, Showgard
mounts on White Ace pages & binder
1-7//228, E1 $500 Complete basic country, no 1a-7a, 16A, 16B, 17 or 122a,
C1-28 (Net) includes all airs. 195a-9a present but not mounted,
Mounted Collection 2009 Scott $1200+, Showgard mounts on White Ace
pages, no binder, sets over $10 MNH, sets under
$10 only spot checked and some with mount damage
1-7//228, E1 (MNH) $400 Complete basic country no 1a-7a,
Unmounted Collection (Net) 17, and airs, includes 122a,
195a-9a, 2007 Scott $930
For a discussion and comparison of the 1st and 2nd
printings of the 1st issue (Sc 1-7 & 1a-7a), click here.
1a-7a $500 Reg 1a-7a 1st Printing, corner margin copies,
(Net) 7a with gum crease
1a-7a $500 Reg 1a-7a 1st Printing, on 7a outside frame lines
(Net) (left & bottom) not joined bottom left
1a,2a,3a,4a,6a IB/32 $285 Reg1//6 1st Printing, 5s,10s,20s,30s,50s, bottom right corner
inscription blocks of 32 (8 across - 4 down)
5a $38 Reg 5 1st Printing, 40s
5a Pair $70 Reg 5 1st Printing, 40s, horizontal pair
5a Block/4 $135 Reg 5 1st Printing, 40s, Block/4
1-7 Bush Study ~Sold~ Reg 1-7 Bush Study of three printings of
the 1st definitive set
1-7 $15 Reg 1-7 2nd Printing
7 S/100 $300 Reg 7 2nd Printing, 1y, sheet of 100, piece missing upper margin,
nice gum, some perf separation at top
2 Variety o/s Reg 2a 2nd Printing, Broken stem
variety, JSCA 2va - out of stock
8-13 $45 Reg 8-13 2nd definitive set, 1950
8-13,8a B/4 $180 Reg 8-12 " blocks/4
8-13 o $22 Reg 8-13 " used
8 Bush Study $20 Reg 8 Bush study of 3 printings - Out of Stock
8 "White Sky" in B/9 ~Sold~ Reg 8 White Sky" constant variety, center stamp
9-13 LH/NH Bush Study ~Sold~ Reg 8-13 Bush study of 1st and 2nd printings
9-13o Bush Study $35 Reg 9-13 Bush study of 1st and 2nd printings
1st and 2nd of 9, 10, 12, 13, only
1st of 11, Bush page
11, 12, 13 B/4 $140 Reg 11-3 3y, 4y & 5y, blocks/4
13 S/100 $400 Reg 13 2nd definitive set, 5y shells, sheet/100, dry gum
with blemishes
14 $40 Comm 1 Ryukyu University
14 B/4 $150 Comm 1 Ryukyu University, block/4, clean gum
15 $30 Comm 2 Arbor Day, Tree
15 used $15 Comm 2 Arbor Day, used
15 used x2 $20 Comm 2 " 2 used stamps
15 x4 $125 Comm 2 Arbor Day, Tree, 4 singles, nice gum
15 B/4 $135 Comm 2 " nice gum, well centered, block/4 - #1
15 B/4 $140 Comm 2 " nice gum, well centered, block/4, upper right corner - #2
15 IB/6 w/2 varieties $250 Comm 2 " incription block/6, pos 68 (upper right stamp) has
extra line - JSCA 15va and pos 78 (bottom left stamp)
has bubble under branch - JSCA 15vb
16 Series Listed here
17 ~Sold~ Reg 17 9 point/9 point (Scott 17)
17 $250 Reg 17 9 point/9 point (Scott 17), toning (face and back), upper
right corner rounded, space fller
17a ~Sold~ Reg 17 8 point/8 point (Scott 17a), XF, Choice Stamp
18 $80 Comm 3 No gum creases, bird
18 $70 Comm 3 Typical gum creases, bird
18 $80 Comm 3 Typical gum creases, bird, cracked plate
variety, position 36
18 x4 $275 Comm 3 Clean gum, 4 singles
18 B/4 $295 Comm 3 Clean gum, only faint gum creases
18 B/4 $200 Comm 3 Creases, toned gum, one stamp disturbed gum
18 used x3 $40 Comm 3 Bird, 3 used stamps
19-26 $36 Reg 16-23 Cultural Properties
19-26 VLH $22 Reg 16-23 " very lightly hinged
19-26 Used $18 Reg 16-23 " used
19-26 IB/10 $650 Reg 16-23 Cultural Properties, insription blocks/10
19 Nine Printings - For information on the 9 printings of this stamp click here.
23 B/15 Used $20 Reg 20 " 10y, Block/15, 5x3, 57.3.21 cxl
19-23,24a,25-6 $70 Reg 16-23+ 30y is 3rd printing, white gum, smooth perfs
19-23,24a,25-6 $70 Reg 16-23+ 30y is 3rd printing, white gum, rough perfs
20-6 Inscriptions $125 Reg 17-23 2y-100y (7) inscriptions singles, no more than 3,000 inscription
singles of 6y & 30y ever existed and 4,000 of 50y & 100y
24a & 24 - For information on the differences between Scott 24 and 24a,
click here
24a Smooth Perfs ~Sold~ Reg 21+ " 30y, 3rd printing, white gum,
distinct screening, JSCA 24a,
smooth perforations, unmounted
24a Rough Perfs $45 Reg 21+ " 30y, 3rd printing, white gum,
distinct screening, JSCA 24a,
rough perforations
27-8 $10 Comm 4-5 Perry's Visit to Okinawa
27-8 B/4 $35 Comm 4-5 Perry's Visit to Okinawa, blocks/4
27-8 x10 $85 Comm 4-5 Perry's Visit to Okinawa, 2 B/4 & pair
29 $9 Comm 6 Chofu Ota, pencil
29 B/4 $35 Comm 6 Chofu Ota, pencil, block/4
30 $8 Comm 7 Shigo Toma, pen
30 B/4 $30 Comm 7 Shigo Toma, pen, block/4
30 B/8 $60 Comm 7 Shigo Toma, pen, block/8 with inscription
31-3 $6 Reg 24,8-9 Handicrafts
31-3 B/4 $20 Reg 24,8-9 " blocks/4
31-3,36-8 B/4 $36 Reg 25-9 Handicrafts & Dancers, blocks/4
34 $9 Comm 8 Sweet Potato
34 Inscription $12 Comm 8 " inscription single
34 B/4 $35 Comm 8 " block/4
34 B/6 $50 Comm 8 " block/6
34 S/50 $450 Comm 8 Sweet Potato, sheet of 50, folded along perf rows 3 & 9
35 $8 Comm 9 Trees
35 B/4 $30 Comm 9 " block/4
35 B/4 $32 Comm 9 " block/4, margin - upper right corner
35 Inscript B/6 $65 Comm 9 " inscription block/6
35 S/50 $350 Comm 8 Trees, sheet of 50, folded along perf rows 4 & 8
36-8 $5 Reg 25-7 Dancers, 1956 issue
36-8 B/4 $20 Reg 25-7 " blocks/4
36-8 B/8 $34 Reg 25-7 " blocks/8
36-8 Inscript B/8 $38 Reg 25-7 " Inscription blocks/8
36-8 Inscript B/10 $70 Reg 25-7 " Inscription blocks/10
39 $10 Comm 10 Phone, Dial system
39 B/4 $35 Comm 10 Phone, block/4 with inscription
39 B/4 $32 Comm 10 Phone, block/4, margin - upper right corner
39 B/4 $30 Comm 10 Phone, block/4
43 pad of 1000 $275 Comm 12 Stamp/stamp, pad of 1000 stamps (100 sheets of 10)
in original postal service wrapper
44-53 $42 Reg 30-39 (10) Numerals, Issued without gum
44-53 Blocks/4 $135 Reg 30-39 (10) " Blocks/4
44-53 Blocks/4 $175 Reg 30-39 (10) " Blocks/4, includes 49q1 (scarce),
51p1 (scarce) and 53t1 (rare)
44-53 Series, Errors/Imperfs/Double Perfs/Varieties/Specialized
46a LH $100 2c, horizontal pair, no vertical perfs, horizontal
perfs 11.1, appears to be very lightly hinged
46O1 S/10 $700 (net) 2c, 11 x 10 1/4 - off white, horizontal strip
of 10, imperf in margin and between stamps
1&2, 2&3 and 3&4, Scott 46d
46U4 B/4 $145 2c, 10 1/4 x 10 1/4 - Thick Paper, Rare
positions in pencil on back, 25-6, 35-6
47 Variety $55 3c, freak perfs at right, 47M1, OW, 11.1 x 11.1,
some wrinkling
47Q2 Plate 1 $55 Plate 1, white paper, perf 10.8 x 10.8,
pink, pos 21 also 47n1, off-white paper,
perf 11.1 x 10.8, plate 2, pos 21
49 N4 Plate II, B/12 $450 5c, imperforate/fantail in top margin
49S2 B/4, Plate 2 $80 Plate 2, 10.3 x 11, white paper,
pos 49-50 & 59-60, right margin block
49S2 B/4, Plate 2 $60 Plate 2, 10.3 x 11, white paper,
pos 57-8 & 67-8
50 B/6 + Pr, Cover $100 Reg cover with block 6 & pair of Scott 50
horizontal perf, Asahido "square hole"
vertical perfs with variety
51d x10 ~Sold~ 25c, 10 vertical strips of three,
imperforate between & in top margin
44-53 Perforation & Paper Varieties in Blocks/4, RPSS Scarcity Rating Noted
46 N1 B/4 (2c) $20 Perf 11 x 10.75, Off-White Paper, RPSS Difficult
46 T1 B/4 (2c) $70 Perf 10.25 x 10.75, Off-White Paper, RPSS Scarce
46 U4 B/4 (2c) $120 Perf 10.25 x 10.25, Thick, RPSS Rare - "Kailua"
50 Q1 B/4 (10c) $20 Perf 10.75 x 10.75, Off-White Paper, RPSS Difficult
51 N1 B/4 (25c) $28 Perf 11 x 10.25, Off-White Paper, RPSS Difficult
top two stamps creased
Blocks/4 all with RPSS Scarcity Rating of Common
47 M1 B/4 (3c) $5 Perf 11 x 11, Off-White Paper, RPSS Common
48 Q1 B/4 (4c) $5 Perf 10.75 x 10.75, Off-White Paper, RPSS Common
Singles with RPSS Scarcity Rating of Rare
Price Scott No. Comments
$30 45S1 (1c) Perf 10.3 x 11.1, Off-White Paper, left margin
$50 45S1 (1c) Used Perf 10.3 x 11.1, Off-White Paper
$55 45T2 (1c) Perf 10.3 x 10.8, White Paper
$50 46N4 (2c) Perf 11.1 x 10.8, Thick Paper
$50 46P4 (2c) Perf 10.8 x 11.1, Thick Paper
$50 46U4 (2c) Perf 10.3 x 10.3, Thick Paper, upper right margin
$40 46U4 (2c) Perf 10.3 x 10.3, Thick Paper
$65 48R2 (4c) Perf 10.8 x 10.3, White Paper, left margin
$50 49O1 (5c) Perf 11.1 x 10.3, Off-White Paper, right selvage
$45 49O1 (5c) Perf 11.1 x 10.3, Off-white #2
$35 49P4 (5c) Perf 10.8 x 11.1, Thick Paper
$60 49U2 (5c) Perf 10.3 x 10.3, White Paper, Ty II, Bush page, also 49M4
$50 49U2 (5c) Perf 10.3 x 10.3, White Paper
$60 50S2 (10c) Used Perf 10.3 x 11.1, White Paper, 59.11.23 Miyako cxl
$45 50U3 (25c) Perf 10.3 x 10.3, Ivory, top selvage
51a, 52a B/4 w var ~Sold~ Reg 37a,38a 25c & 50c bottom right corner
block/6 with "White X" var in
pos 100, wrinkling on 52a
51a IB/6 w Var $75 Reg 37a 25c gummed issue, inscription
block/6 with "White X" var in
pos 100, brown / disturbed gum
54 "Mozo" Bush Page ~Sold~ Comm 13 Shuri Gate, Bush Page with "Mozo"
plus an unmounted "Mozo" sheet/10
54 "Mozo" Pad $250 Comm 13 Shuri Gate, Mizuhara "Mozo" - 1000 copies,
pad of 100 sheets of 10 stamps each
54 "Mozo" Sheet $15 Comm 13 Shuri Gate "Mozo" unmounted sheet/10
55 Sheets of 50 x50 $325 NY 3 Lion Dog, 50 sheets of 50,
Post Office Fresh
58-62 $28 Reg 40-4 Flower & Fauna, 1st Issue
58-62 Used $24 Reg 40-4 Flower & Fauna, 1st Issue, used
58-62 B/4 $90 Reg 40-4 Flower & Fauna, 1st Issue in blocks/4
58-62 IB/10 $350 Reg 40-4 Flower & Fauna, 1st Issue in inscription blocks/10, No 1
58-62 IB/10 $350 Reg 40-4 Flower & Fauna, 1st Issue in inscription blocks/10, No 2
58 & 59 printings information here.
58 & 59 Printings $35 Reg 40-1 1/2c - three printings, 1c - two printing, with Bush
write-up
61 B/4 $9 Reg 43 Butterfly from Flower & Fauna
series block/4
61 B/6 $13 Reg 43 Butterfly from Flower & Fauna
series block/6
65-8 B/4 $20 Reg 50-3 Dancers, blocks/4
65-8 Hi-Brite ~Sold~ Reg 50-3 " hi-brite paper, mounted
72-3 $4 Comm 17-18 Sports, Kyushu meet
72-3 B/4 $14 Comm 17-10 Sports, Kyushu meet
72-3 Inscript B/6 $45 Comm 17-10 Sports, Kyushu meet
74 Inscript B/6 $22 Comm 19 Bird - Tsuru (Stark)
76-80 $13 Reg 45-49 Flora/Fauna, redrawn
76-80 B/4 $50 Reg 45-49 Flora/Fauna, redrawn, block/4
76-80 IB/8 $105 Reg 45-9 " inscription block 8 (not 10)
76-80 Used $6 Reg 45-49 Flora/Fauna, redrawn,used
77, 78 & 79 Printings information here.
77, 78 & 79 Printings $45 Reg 46-8 3c, 8c, 13c, two printings each, w/ Bush write-up
90 (for information on the various Scott 90 stamps, click here.
90 Inscription S/4 Var ~ Sold ~ Comm 22 Imperf right margin, inscription strip/4,
Ty I (10.7,10.2,10.7,10.7,--), Plate II
White Paper
90 Sh/20 (1,3,5) ~ Sold ~ Comm 22 Bush "Rare" perf, plate I,
10.2,10.7,10.2,10.7,10.2
(Type III), white paper, sheet/20
98-102 B/4 $9 Reg 63,8,9, Flowers, 1962 issues,blocks/4
70,72
98-102 B/6 $12 Reg 63,8,9, Flowers, 1962 issues, blocks/6
70,72
98-102 B/9 $15 Reg 63,8,9, Flowers, 1962 issues, blocks/6
70,72
98-102 Inscript B/10 $22 Reg 63,8,9, Flowers, 1962 issues, blocks/9
70,72
103 $3 Comm 29 Bowl, 1st Issue - White
103 B/4 $12 Comm 29 " block/4
103 Sheet/20 $50 Comm 29 " sheet of 20
103 Sheet 20 o/cto $25 Comm 29 " sheet of 20 with Naha 25.7.62
103 Sheet 20 o/cto $24 Comm 29 " sheet of 20 with Naha cc 1962.7.?
104 $3 Comm 30 Kendo, sports
104 B/4 $12 Comm 30 Kendo, block/4
104 IB/6 $20 Comm 30 Kendo, inscription block/6
104 Sheet 20 $60 Comm 29 Kendo, sheet of 20
104 Sheet 20 o/cto $35 Comm 29 Kendo, sheet of 20 with Naha cc 1962.7.25 (FD)
112 $2 Comm 36 Bowl, 2nd Issue - Red
112 IB/6 $14 Comm 36 " inscription block/6
122a $22 Comm 44 Microwave Tower, w inverted "1"
122 S/20 w Variety ~Sold~ Comm 44 " pos 5 - broken "4" + 122a in pos 8
122 S/20 ~Sold~ Comm 44 " sheet/20 w inverted "1" in pos 8
122a in B/4, & 123 B/4 $26 Comm 44-45 " 122 block w inverted "1"
122-3 S/20 $36 Comm 44-5 " sheets of 20 w 122a
122-3 S/20 x5 $165 Comm 44-5 " sheets of 20 w 122a, x 5
125-7 IB/6 $10 Comm 47-9 Karate, inscription blocks/6
125-7 S/20 $26 Comm 47-9 Karate, Sheets/20, 126 sheet is variety sheet (broken "c")
126 Variety S/20 $16 Comm 47 Karate, Sheet with Broken "c" variety
125-7S $175 Comm 47-9 Karate, 125 & 126 w/inscriptions, Specimens
139a ~Sold~ 1965, missing gold
192b Variety ~Sold~ JSCA 195vb 1969, "wide bars" overprint, margin copy, Bush certificate
For information on the 192b Variety, 1969, "wide bars" overprint click here.
195a-9a $18 Comm 110a-14a Dancers S/S of 4
195a-9a x5 $80 Comm 110a-14a " 5 sets of 5 S/S each set
195a-9a x10 $150 Comm 110a-14a " 10 sets of 5 S/S each set
195a-9a x20 $280 Comm 110a-14a " 5 sets of 5 S/S each set
Airmails
C1-30 (All the Airs) $250 (Net) Special Price as a Unit
C1-3 $110 Air 1-3 Nice gum, F-VF
C1-3 Pairs $220 Air 1-3 Pairs, nice gum, F-VF, left C1 nibbled perfs at bottom
C1-3 VLH $75 Air 1-3 " very lightly hinged
C1-3 o $55 Air 1-3 " used, #1
C2-3 B/4 $90 Air 2-3 " blocks/4, tanish gum with
gum blimishes, on C2 creases
C2-3 Used S/5 $95 Air 2-3 " vertical strips of 5, used,
one C2 (bottom one) damaged
C2-3 Used Pairs $35 Air 2-3 " vertical pairs, used,
one C2 (bottom one) creased
C4-8 $18 Air 4-8 Flying Goddess, 1951-4
C4-8 Inscriptions $30 Air 4-8 Flying Goddess, 1951-4, inscription
13y, 40y & 50y - 8 characters
18y & 30y - 5 characters
C4-8 B/4 $65 Air 4-8 " blocks/4
C4-8 S/50 $750 Air 4-8 Flying Goddess, sheets of 50, all 8 character
inscriptions, minor perf separation, typical
natural gum creases
C4-8 o $12 Air 4-8 " used set
C4 Pos 45 "Circle" variety " Circle located at upper left edge of cloud
directly above the letter "R" - position 45
C4 Pos 42 "Dot" variety Blue "." over the oo, found
in position 42, perhaps constant
variety but not confirmed
C5 IB/4 $20 Air 5 " 5 Character,inscription block 4
C5 & C6 Printing Study $150 Air 5-6 " Annotated study, C5 (3 printings)
C6 (2 printings)
C5 & C6 Printing Study ~Sold~ Air 5-6 " Annotated study, C5 (3 printings)
C6 (2 printings)
C5 & C6 Printing Study $125 Air 5-6 " Unmounted study, C5 (3 printings)
C6 (2 printings), as Bush marketed
these stamps, Bush info sheet present
C6P (Proof) $475 Air 6 Proof, imperf, top margin copy, soft white paper,
number "2" in pencil on back (pos 2 in sheet of 50)
C9-13 $60 Air 9-13 Flying Goddess, 1957
C9-13 Insc LH $45 Air 9-13 Flying Goddess, 1957, inscription singles, lightly hinged
C9-13 B/4 $235 Air 9-13 Flying Goddess, 1957, blocks/4
C9, C11 Study $325 Study of 3 printings of C9 and
2 printings of C11 (C11 & C11a)
C9, C11 Study Sold Study of 3 printings of C9 and
2 printings of C11 (C11 & C11a)
C9 & C11 Study $275 Reg A9,A11 15y - three printings, 35y - two printings, includes
Scott C11a, unmounted
C14-8 $32 Air 14-18 Flying Goddess, 1959 ovpt
C14-8 IB/6 w Var $225 Air 14-18 " inscription blocks/6, C15 is pos. 49 with added spur
(Scott footnote)
C14-8 (x3 - varieties) $115 Air 14-18 " 3 sets each with the short, medium and long slashes
C14a Invted Ovpt ~Sold~ Air 14 Inverted overprint
C14 Printings & Var $125 Reg A14 C14 ovpt on 2nd printing & 3rd printings of C9
and C14 with displaced overprint on 2nd printing, mounted
C14 Printings & Var $85 Reg A14 C14 ovpt on 2nd printing & 3rd printings of C9
and C14 with displaced overprint on 2nd printing,
postion 16, unmounted
C14 - Variety ~Sold~ Air 14 Dot in the Box Variety, pos 21
C14 - Variety For information on the flat head "1" variety, JSCA C15va,
position 5, here (FTDD 3:2 at p70).
C14 - Variety on FDC $50 Air 14-18 C15 w/ flat head "1" varitey on unaddressed First Day Cover
C14, C16 B/12 $60 Air 14,16 Blocks of 12 of each
C19c ~Sold~ Air 19+ Surcharge Transposed - Scarce
C19-23 $15 Air 19-23 Dancers/Cult prop ovpt
C19-23 S/5 $85 Air 19-23 " " strips/5 with varities, mounted on Bush page
same basic unit as the one above
C19-23 S/5 $80 Air 19-23 " " strips/5 with varities, unmounted
C19-23 S/5 Inscript $95 Air 19-23 " " strips/5 with inscription
C19-23 IB/10 $225 Air 19-23 " " inscription blocks/10, #1
C19-23 IB/10 $225 Air 19-23 " " inscription blocks/10, #2
C19-23 Used $16 Air 19-23 60.8.4 used on cut piece
C19-21,C23 Minor Var $30 Air 19//23 Bush page mounted group of minor varieties of
C19, C20x4,C21,C23x2
C24-8 B/4 $22 Air 24-8 Wind God, blocks/4
C29-30 B/4 $2 Air 29-30 Planes, blocks/4
Special Delivery
E1 $20 SD 1 Dragon - Sea Horse, Special
Delivery
E1 B/4 $85 SD1 " block/4
E1 B/4 $88 SD1 " block/4, top margin
E1 B/4 $75 SD1 " block/4, 1 stamp with natural
gum blemish
E1 B/9 $155 SD1 " block/9, nice gum,
good centering
E1 S/4 used $35 SD1 " vertical strip/4, used
Unissued Stamp
Irimote Park Stamp $200 Unissued 4c Iriomote Park stamp on currency
conversion document, vert & horiz folds
as usual but not on the stamp/label
Irimote Park Stamp B/4 ~Sold~ Unissued 4c Iriomote Park stamp converted for currency
conversion use, upper right corner block/4 on Bush Page
For information on the Unissued 4c Iriomote Park stamp converted for currency conversion use click here.
Ryukyu Islands - Stamps
Sets Under $10.00 Catalogue Value - On-line Order Form
Click Here.
If you don't see a set listed above, follow this link to
an on-line order form price list for stamps/sets with a
Scott Catalogue value under $10.00. The material is price
at 50% or less of the current Scott Catalogue Value.
Ryukyu Islands - Stamps
16 Series - 10 Yen Surcharge
For Detailed Information on Identifying
the Various 16 Series Stamps
The Scott Specialized Catalogue now has sub-listing, with values, for many
errors and varieties in the 16 Series.
For Detailed Information on Identifying
the Various 16 Series Stamps
 Click Here
Last Day Use (1958.9.20)
16(9/9), 16A(8/8), 16B LDU $225, all three types cto on cover
(Net) on the last day of use (20.9.58)
Gushikawa Forgery
16 - Gushikawa Forgery o $225 Forgery (type b), listed in Scott
(Net) footnote, used, Gushikawa 53.7.2-
16 - Gushikawa Forgery o $150 Forgery (type b), listed in Scott
(Net) footnote, used, Gushikawa 53.9.1-
16 - Gushikawa Forgery o $200 Forgery (type b), listed in Scott
(Net) footnote, used, variety with "10 Yen" dropped
16 - Gushikawa Forgery o Pair $225 Forgery (type b), listed in Scott footnote,
(Net) used pair, perfs clipped at right
Forgeries Discovered in 1973
16, 16A, 16B Forgeries (8) $450 Reconstructed block/8 of the forgeries discovered in
(Net) 1973 by Dr. Ito
First, Second & Third Printings on J.V. Bush Pages
16, 16A, 16B all 3 printings ~Sold~ 16 (8pt/8pt) slightly dry gum,
16A & 16B (9pt/9pt) good gum, Bush descriptive page
16x4, 16Ax2, 16B, 3 printings $60 16 (9pt/9pt), 16c (8pt/8pt), 16&16c Pair, 16A (9pt/9pt),
16Aa (8pt/8pt) & 16B, mounted on Bush page, very dry gum
priced according to condition
16, 16A both 8/8 $35 16 & 16A both 8pt/8pt, nice gum
16d strip/3 & pair $85 16, strip/3 - 9pt/9pt, 9pt/8pt, 8pt/8pt, horizontal
pair - 8pt/8pt, 9pt/9pt, slightly dry gum
Second Printing (Scott 16) (narrow spaced "10" - widely spaced bars)
16 Sheet/100 $1250 (Net) RPSS 16a, right column toned, clean dull gum
16 8/8 (x2) + 13 + E1 Cover $395 RPSS 16a, 53.1.20 Naha Cxl
16 8/8 + 16b + Cover $275 54.11.24 Naha Cxl
16 pos 69 & 70 $95 Scott 16h (wrong font yen) in pos 69
16 pos 59 & 69 in B/4 $235 Scott 16g (dropped "0") and 16h (wrong font yen),
in right margin block/4, clean gum
16 pos 75 & 76, White Sky $95 Scott 16l, position 76 with white sky, pos 75 top
horizontal stroke in left character of "Kai" broken, No 1
16 pos 75 & 76, White Sky $95 Scott 16l, position 76 with white sky, pos 75 top
horizontal stroke in left character of "Kai" broken, No 2
16 B/6 pos 64-6, 74-6 $125 Pos 64-6, 74-6, position 76 "white sky" (Scott 16l),
pos 75 - top horiz stroke in left character of
"Kai" broken, clean gum
16 pos 76, White Sky, Used $85 Scott 16l, position 76 with white sky,
writing on back and creased
16 pos 95-6 $35 Pos 95, top horizontal left portion of Kai weak, vertical
stroke broken, both 8/8
16 Block of 35 (7x5) $350 Clean dull gum, contains 3 strips with 16c (9/8) ++
16 8/8 point font $8 Dry gum
16 B/4, all 8/8 point fonts $36 Good gum
16 8/8 point font, variety $25 Ovpt shifted down, large and small bottom bars at top
16 pair - 8/8 point (right) $22 Good clear gum, right stamp 8/8 point, left stamp 9/9
9/9 point (left) only 10 such pairs per sheet/100
16 B/4 - 8/8 point (left) $40 Good clear gum, right stamp is 9/9 point, left stamp 8/8,
9/9 point (right) 2 setenent paris in B/4, 10 such pairs per sheet/100
16 pair - 9/9 point (left) $20 Dry gum, left stamp is 9/9 point, right stamp 8/8 point
8/8 point (right) only occurs twice per sheet/100, pos 3 & 4
16 pair - 9/9 point (left) $25 Good clear gum, left stamp is 9/9 point, right stamp 8/8 point
8/8 point (right) only occurs twice per sheet/100, pos 43 & 44
postion 44 with wide spaced bars (4.5mm vs norm 4.2)
16 B/4 - 9/9, 9/8 x2 $100 Block/4, left stamps 9/9, right stamps 9/8 (Scott 16d x2)
good gum
16 - 8/8 point dropped ovpt $50 Good gum, overprint dropped down and bottom thick and thin
bars are at top, pos 75 or 95 horizontal stroke in left
character of "Kai" broken
16x3 9/9 point dropped ovpts $40 Pos 41, 61, 81, left margin copies, all with overprint
dropped down and bottom thin bottom bar at top, dry gum
16 Pair, used, both 9/9 $15 Used, wavy line registration cancels, top
stamp position 58 with short bottom thin bar
16 B/4 pos 25-6, 35-6 all 8/8 $45 Pos 26 variety, right charater in "Kai"
broken, JSCA 16Bd, all 8/8 point
16 pos 26 $30 Pos 26 right character in "Kai" broken, JSCA 16Bd,
right stamp in horizontal pair, dry gum
16 pos 26 or 85 $24 Pos 26 or 85, right character in "Kai"
broken, JSCA 16Bd, good gum
16 B/8 pos 61-2, 71-2, 81-2 $40 Bottom left block of 8, all 9/9
91-2 all 9/9 point dry gum
16 B/4 pos 83-4, 93-4 $125 Pos 83 & 93 are 8/8, pos 84 & 94 are 9/8
(Scott 16c & 16d), pos 94 with left 1/4th of top
thin bar broken or missing, clean gum
16 B/4 pos 85-6, 95-6 all 8/8 $45 Pos 85 variety, right charater in "Kai"
broken, JSCA 16Bd, Pos 95 misformed horizontal
line in left character of "Kai" - all 8/8 point,
clean gum but slightly dry
16 Pr pos 95-6 $25 Pos 95-6 in pair, Pos 95 misformed horizontal
line in left character of "Kai" - all 8/8 point,
clean gum but slightly dry, 96 creased
16 S/3 -- 9/9 - 9/8 - 8/8 ~Sold~ Strip/3, mixed fonts + 9/9, 9/8 & 8/8, good gum
16 Higa B/8 all 9/9 point $60 Higa han (seal) above pos 8-9,
positions 7-10, 17-20, postion 20
break in "Tei" variety, very dry gum,
two stamps with small thins & blemishes
16 Inscrip B/6 all 9/9 point $65 Inscription block of 6, pos 88-90 &
98-100, dry gum, pos 89 hinged,
pos 98-9 areas of disturbed gum
16 Inscrip B/6 all 9/9 point $45 Inscription block of 6, pos 88-90 &
98-100, very dry gum, two stamps with
small gum thins
16 9/9 point font $8 Dry gum
16 9/9 point font - used $14 JSCA 16BA, 52.7._ cxl
16 9/9 point font - used $10 JSCA 16BA
16 B/6 all 9/9 font $38 JSCA 16BA, right margin block/6 clean
dull (not dry however) gum
16 B/9 o/s JSCA 16BA, block/9, brown
[Includes Sc 16d(x2)] but not dry gum, Pos 23-5, 33-5 & 43-5
Good variety of mixed fonts
16 B/9 all 9/9 $60 JSCA 16BA, block/9, dull gum
16d+c Horiz Pair 9/9 & 8/8 $25 JSCA 16Ba+b, brown but not dry gum
9/9 left, 8/8 right, only two
such combinations in a sheet
16 B/12 $100 JSCA 16BA, block/12, dry
[Includes Sc 16d(x4)] gum, Pos 61-3, 71-3, 81-3, 91-3
Right stamps 9/8 mixed font
16 B/4 9/8 - 8/8 9/8 - 8/8 $90 Left stamps mixed font (9/8)
[Includes Sc 16d(x2)] right stamps 8/8, clean gum
16 B/4 all 9/9 point fonts $28 JSCA 16Ba, dry gum
16 B/8 all 9/9 point fonts $54 JSCA 16Ba, dry gum
First Printing (Scott 16A) (narrow spaced "10" - closely spaced bars)
16A (x3) Cover $450 Nakagusuku 52.2.28 cxls and SC-4
16A - 8 point font $28 Good gum
16A - 8 point font, Ovpt Var $45 Displaced overprint, 8/8, position 36,
on Bush Page, good gum
16A - 9 point font, Ovpt Var $34 Clean gum, overprint shifted down
16A - 9 point font, Ovpt Var $28 Clean gum, overprint shifted left
16A - 9 point font, dry gum $14 Very dry gum
16A LH - 9 point font $16 Lightly hinged
16A - 9 point font, pos 99 $45 Inscription single, pos 99, good gum
16A DG - 9 point font, pos 99 $30 Inscription single, pos 99, disturbed gum
16A o - 9 point $24 Used, No. 1
16A o - 9 point $30 Used, No. 2, slight doubling of overprint
16A Pr - Both 9 point font $55 Pair
16A B/4 - All 8 point font $110 Block/4, good clear gum, perfs weak but not separated
16A pair - 9/9 point (right) $55 Good clear gum, Possibly pos 33
8/8 point (left) Partial break in vertical stroke of "Tei"
Bottom thin bar dropped and overall surcharge
measures 4+mm vrs normal 3.5mm, 9 pt
16A pos 4-5,14-15 B/4 - 9 point $100 Good clear gum, ovpt shifted down, all 9 pt
16A pos 16 & 17 - 9/9 point $125 Good clean gum, bottom bars reversed on pos 17, JSCA 16Avf
[Sc 16Ab] perf separation between the two stamps
16A pos 17 - 9/9 point $85 Used copy, bottom bars reversed, toned perf
light vertical crease, JSCA 16Avf
16A B/4 with pos 17 $200 Block of 4, positions 6-7 and 16-17, position 17 bars reversed
(Scott 16Ab - JSCA 16Avf), pos 17 never hinged, others hinged
16A pos 17 - 9/9 point H $55 Hinged w/ hinge remnant, bottom bars reversed, JSCA 16Avf
16A pos 22-23,32-4 B/4 Used $185 52.2.27 cxl, block/4 contains pos 33
break in "J" and 99-88 horiz pair
16A pos 31-2,41-42 B/4 8 point $100 Good clear gum, ovpt shifted down, all 9 pt
16A pos 43 or 44 - 8 point $30 Pos 43 or 44, top right of the diagonal
stroke in "Kai" missing, nice gum
16A pos 43 or 44 - 8 point, var $35 Pos 43 or 44, top right of the diagonal stroke in "Kai" missing,
overprint shifted down, thin bottom bar at top, nice gum
16A pos 43-4,53-54 B/4 - 8 point $75 Toned gum and stamps, pos 43 & 44, top right of the diagonal
stroke in "Kai" missing
16A block 4 - 9 point font $85 Block of 4 all stamps 9 point,
good gum, ovpt offset on 2 stamps
16A block 4 - 9 point font $75 Block of 4 all stamps 9 point,
dry disturbed gum
16A pos 67-8,77-8 B4, 8pt $90 Position, blocks/4, pos 77 w/ bottom
bars shifted up, all 8pt, UR tone spot
16A pos 73 VLH $135 Postiong 73 (dropped thin "0")
[Sc 16Ac] very lightly hinged, #1
16A pos 73 VLH $125 Postiong 73 (dropped thin "0")
[Sc 16Ac] very lightly hinged, #2
16Ad pos 76 $175 Position 76, white sky, slightly tannish gum
16Af pos 86-7 VLH $80 Position 86, wide spaced bottom bars, pos 87 normal
both stamps 8/8, very lighlty hinged
16A pos 94-95 $75 Position 95, wide space bottom bars, Scott16Af
bottom margin attached, light gum crease on pos 95
16A pos 29-30,39-40 B/4 all 8pt $100 Good clear gum, ovpt shifted down, all 8 pt
16A pos 89-99 Vert Pr 8pt/9pt $60 Postion 89 (8 point) over 99 (9 point),
with Inscription position 99 with margin inscription
Third Printing (Scott 16B) (wide space "1 0")
16B + 16 8/8 + Cover $275 RPSS 16b, 54.11.24 Naha Cxl
16Bi, 1-7, 6a LD Cover $450 RPSS 16b, 58.9.20 Ginowan Cxls
16Bi variety
16B, 1-7 mixed set Post LD Cvr $275 RPSS 16b, 58.9.22, Urasoe Cancels
Post Last Day
16Bf Strip/3 $350 Pos 95, 96, 97, position 96 narrow spaced "10"
pos 95 and 97 very lightly hinged, clean gum
16B dry brown gum $25 Dull brown very dry gum, left margin ccy
16B o $24 Used
16B brown gum $70 Normal dull brown slightly dry gum,
top margin strip/3 (pos 3-5)
16B B/4 $85 Block/4, never hinged but typical brownish gum
with blemishes and ink offset
16B B/8 pos 5-8 & 15-18 $175 Block/8, never hinged but typical brownish gum
with blemishes
16B B/8 dry brown gum $140 Normal dull brown dry gum, block/8
16B pos 9-10, 19-20 $175 Block/6, short stroke in head of "Kai" (pos 9 & 30)
29-30 B/6 not listed in Scott but JSCA 16Cvc, pos 9 with glassine
adhering, other never hinged, good gum
16B pos 9 or 30 $45 Position 9 or 30, short stroke in head of "Kai"
not listed in Scott but JSCA 16Cvc
16B pos 9 or 30 in B/4 $135 Block/4 with Position 9 or 30, short stroke in
head of "Kai" not in Scott, JSCA 16Cvc, dry gum
16B B/12 Pos 21-4/31-4/41-4 $325 Block of 12, gum is light tan but not dry
16B pos 51 $35 Left end of large thick bar rounded rather than pointed
16B B/8 Pos 81-4/91-4 $295 Position 84, deformed "1", JSCA 16Cf
positions 93 & 94 also deforemed "1"
clean gum, pos 84 is a JSCA listed
variety - but not Scott listed
16Bi pos 86-7, Pr $125 Pair with postiions 86 & 87, postion 87 is Scott 16Bi with
sterisk 2mm below the Kai Tai vrs normal 3-4mm, nice gum
Ryukyu Islands - Stamps
Mihon (Specimen) Stamps
Price Year Topic
91S $115 1961 Letter Writing, Specimen,left margin copy, JV Bush pencil
authentication initial in margin, small blue seal mark on gum
118S $295 1964 Mothers Day, Carnation, Specimen, Schoberlin
authentication initial in pencil on gum
124S $30 1964 Olympics, Specimen
124S Insc $50 1964 " inscription single, only 250 inscription
Specimen stamps exist
125-7S Insc $265 1964-5 Karate, all with inscriptions, Specimens
only 75-100 inscription stamps per stamp exist
125-7S $135 1964-5 Karate, Specimens, each stamp with Schoberlin's
pencil initial authentication on the gum
126S $60 1965 Karate #2, Specimen
127S $50 1965 Karate #3, Specimen
128S $50 1964 Miyara Dunchi, Specimen
132S $50 1965 Philatelic Week, Samisen, Specimen
133S $38 1965 Kin Power Plant, Specimen
134S $38 1965 ICY, Specimen
135S $38 1965 Naha City Hall, Specimen
136S $35 1965 Turtle #1, Specimen
139S $35 1965 NY-Horse, Specimen
139S Insc $85 1965 NY-Horse, Specimen, inscription, only 250
inscription stamps ever existed
For mihon postal stationery, click ---> here.
Ryukyu Islands - Stamps
 
Display Mihon (Specimen) Stamps
Scott Price Comments
Out of Stock
C24-8 ~Sold~ With J.V. Bush certificate, average condition
Ryukyu Islands - Stamps
Revenue Stamps
Scott Price Comments
R1-8 were issued with gum
R1-8 $575 (Net) 1952-4 1y-1000y, complete
R1-8 o $235 (Net) 1952-4 1y-1000y, complete, used
R1-5 $40 1952-4 1y-50y
R3 S/50 $325 1952 5y, sheet/50
R4 Block 20 $225 1952 10y, block of 5x4
R5 S/50 $425 1952 50y, sheet/50
R9-16 were issued without gum
R9-16 $900 (Net) 1958 1c-$10, complete
R9-14 ~Sold~ 1958 1c-$1, all but 50c with margin attached
R9-14 o $185 1958 1c-$1, used, $1 wrinkled
R9-11 $65 1958 1c, 2c, 3c
R9 S/50 $450 1958 1c, sheet/50, perf 10.8 x 11.3
R9 inscription $25 1958 1c, inscription single
R10 "Matsuoka" Error ~Sold~ 1958 3c, reverse image printed on back, mounted
R10 "Matsuoka" Error $325 1958 3c, reverse image printed on back, as above but unmounted
R12 x25 $325 1958 10c, left 1/2 sheet (5x5), perf 10.8 x 10.3, off-white
R13 $65 1958 50c, perf 10.3 x 10.3
R13 $60 1958 50c
R13 $50 1958 50c, light paper wrinkle at bottom
R15 $275 1958 $5.00, perf 10.3 x 10.3
R16 $300 1958 $10.00, perf 10.3 x 11.1
R17-31 were issued with gum
R17-25,27 Mint-R28o ~Sold~ 1959-69 1c to $5 (no $3-R26),
and $10 (R28) is used, Bush page
R17-20, 23-24 $45 1959 1c-10c & 50c-$1
R17-20, 23 $30 1959 1c-10c & 50c
R17-20 $15 1959 1c-10 upper right corner margin copies
R17 B/4 $10 1959 1y, block/4
R18 Insc $12 1959 3c, inscription single
R18 S/50 $75 1959 3c, sheet of 50
R18 S/50 $65 1959 3c, sheet of 50, selvage problems
R20 B/20 $75 1959 10c, block of 20, 4 across x 5 down
Post Reversion, Okinawa Revenues
1y-5000y $100 1972 3000y & 5000y NH, others hinged, face value 9991y ($110)
Building Permit Applications (See FTDD Vol 23, No. 3 at page 37)
Below revenue documents measure ca 8 x 10 in
R24, 27 & 28 on doc $25 $1, $5 & $10 ($16) - 1968.12.22 document
R24, 27 & 28 on doc $25 $1, $5 & $10 ($16) - 1969.5.3 document
R24, 27 & 28 on doc $25 $1, $5 & $10 ($16) - 1969.6.25 document
R24, 27 & 28 on doc $25 $1, $5 & $10 ($16) - 1971.6.8 document
R24, 27 & 28 on doc $25 $1, $5 & $10 ($16) - 1971.6.9 document
Above 5 as a unit $100 $1, $5 & $10 ($16) - 5 documents
Ryukyu Islands
Unemployment Insurance Stamps
Scott Price Year
RQ2 $45 1961 4c, roulette perfs
RQ5 $20 1968 8c, cycad
RQ6 B/4 $125 1972 8c on 2c, unemployment revenues, block/4
RQ7 Pair $50 1972 8c on 4c, unemployment revenues, horizontal pair
RQ7-8 $35 1971-2 12c & 8c on 4c, unemployment revenues
RQ8 B/4 $60 1971 12c on 4c, unemployment revenues
Ryukyu Islands
Postal Seals
Tachikawa CS2, cash registration seals, light yellow green, sheet/50, folded x3 on vert perfs $125
Tachikawa CS2, cash registration seals, light yellow green & yellow green, pair of each $10
Tachikawa CS2, cash registration seals, light yellow green & yellow green, block/6 of each $20
Tachikawa CS2, cash registration seals, light yellow green, block/15 (5x3) $30
Tachikawa PR2, repair seals, sheet of 10 (2x5), horizontal perfs roulette & outlined in red $50
Tachikawa PR2, repair seals, horizontal pair, horizontal perfs roulette & outlined in red $15
RPSS SOF13* horizontal pair, pale brick-red $15
RPSS SOF15* Sheet of 30 (6x5), folded along perfs, minor damage in margins $30
Tachikawa FS2, vertical pair, foreign mail official seals, Postal Services Agency $35
Shimamura 404, postal savings, yellow, sheet of 30 (5x6) $30
Mail Pouch Seals, partial pad of 95 $135
Mail Pouch Seals, partial pad of 40 Sold
Mail Pouch Seal, used, seal & 68.9.18 cds Sold
* See Official Cash Registration seal (SOF) listing in From the Dragon's Den,
RPSS, Volume 10, No. 2 & 3, June/September, 1978, pages 80-98.
Ryukyu Islands
Tobacco Tax Seals
Seals off Cigarette Pack
Unlisted, "Made in U.S.A., Tobacco Tax Paid, Ryukyus Government" $40
Seals on Cigarette Pack
Shimamura 205 Tobacco Tax Paid, "Oasis," Blue $35
Shimamura 205 Tobacco Tax Paid, "Top," Blue $30
Shimamura 205 Tobacco Tax Paid, "Pink," Blue $22
Shimamura 205 Tobacco Tax Paid, "Violet," Blue $22
Shimamura 205 Tobacco Tax Paid, "Lon," Blue $22
Shimamura 206 Tobacco Tax Paid, "Hi-Tone," Orange $22
Ryukyu Islands - Stamps
Sheets of 20 or 50 - On-line Order Form
Click Here.
Ryukyu Islands - Provisional Stamps
General Information
Ryukyu provisional stamps frequently have glassine or
other backing paper adhereing. This will not be noted in the
descriptions. Also, they are frequently authenticated on the
back with an ink or pencil mark bythe seller (JV Bush). These
authentication marks are not noted either.
Kume Island, Provisional Stamps
 
Postmaster Kikuzato Norifume seal
Scott Denom Price Comments
1X1 7s $900 Net Coarse tan mimeograph paper, RPSS PK2,
horizontal crease, scotch tape on back at bottom
1X1P 7s $1750 Net Whitish bond, RPSS PK2a, horizontal crease,
no watermark visible
Amami District, Provisional Stamps
 
Inspected/Examined seal
Scott Denom Price Comments
2X4 2s $350 Net 2s deep crimson, RPSS PVA4-A, full gum, off-center
2X4 2s $300 Net 2s deep crimson, RPSS PVA4-A, no gum, off-center
2X8 3s $825 Net 3s rose, imperf
2X9var 4s $400 Net 4s deep green, purple seal, backing paper, RPSS PA9A
2X10 5s $275 Net 5s brown, blue seal, backing paper
2X15 10s $275 Net 10s crimson & dull rose, black seal, no gum (#1)
2X15 10s $250 Net 10s crimson & dull rose, red seal, no gum (#3)
2X15 10s $250 Net 10s crimson & dull rose, red seal, no gum
2X18 15s $250 Net 15s aviator, full gum
Amami Seals, 5 Types and Counterfeits/Copies discussed in FTDD Vol 12:2,
June 1980. Mori Types A-D & E. Type E was an "overprinted later" seal.
Miyako District, Provisional Stamps
 
Postmaster Tomiyama Jojin seal
Scott Denom Price Comments
3X1//3X31 (24 Diff) $1350 (Net) Miyako provisionals, 24 different, includes 3X5
3X1 1s $80 1s orange brown, no backing paper, disturbed gum
3X2 2s $45 2s crimson, backing paper
3X3 3s $40 3s brown, no backing paper, disturbed gum
3X4 4s $45 4s dark green, no backing paper disturbed gum
3X5 5s $200 5s brown lake, backing paper, Schoberlin initial on bp
3X7 8s $55 RPSS PM8a, 8s blue violet, JV Bush seal, backing paper
3X8 10s $40 10s crimson, no backing paper, disturbed gum, right margin
3X9 10s $75 10s red orange, imperf, no gum as issue
3X11 14s $40 14s rose lake, JV Bush seal on backing paper
3X13 17s $40 RPSS PM13a, JV Bush seal, backing paper
3X15 20s $45 20s blue, perf, no backing paper, disturbed gum
3X16 20s $100 20s blue, imperf
3X17 25s $25 25s brown, JV Bush seal, backing paper, heavy vertical crease
3X18 30s $100 30s, minor variety, light blue green, backing paper, Bush seal
3X21 20s $45 50s olive, no backing paper, disturbed gum
3X22 50s $100 50s miners, imperf w/ sewing machine perfs*
3X22 50s $100 50s miners, imperf w/ sewing machine perfs* - fantail left
3X25 1y/1s $65 1y on 1s, no backing paper
3X25 1y/1s $75 1y on 1s, no backing paper, lightly hinged, right margin
3X28a 2y/2s $65 2y on 2s vermilion, no backing paper, disturbed gum
3X28a 2y/2s $70 2y on 2s vermilion, no backing paper, disturbed gum, Bush seal
3X29 4y/4s $65 4y on 4s dark green, no backing paper
3X29 4y/4s $70 4y on 4s, dark green, backing paper, bottom margin copy
3X30 5y/5s $85 5y on 5s, dark red lilac, Bush PM24a, JV Bush seal, backing paper
3X30 5y/5s $75 5y on 5s, dark red lilac, Bush PM24a, "J.V.B." handstamp
3X30 5y/5s $70 5y on 5s, dark red lilac, Bush PM24a, bottom margin copy, backing paper
3X31 10y/10s $65 10y on 10s crimson, no backing paper, disturbed gum
*Sewing Machine Perforations are noted but not priced in the Scott Specialized Catalogue.
It is my experience they retail a multiple of 2~3 times the imperforate price.
Miyako Provisional Revenues
3XR1-7 $200 3s-50s, complete set of seven, backing paper
3XR1 $25 3s, backing paper
3XR1 Pr $50 3s, vertical pair, no backing paper, no gum
3X4Ra $425 (Net) 25s with black (error) handstamp, backing paper
3XR7 Pr $100 50s, horizontal pair, backing paper
Okinawa District, Provisional Stamps
 
Postmaster Hirata Shiichi seal
Scott Denom Price Comments
4x1 10s ~Sold~ No gum,"88" (positon no) in light pencil on back, J.V.B. letter
4X2 20s ~Sold~ No gum, pos 72 & George MacLellan initial in pencil on back
4X3 50s ~Sold~ No gum, clean han strike, well cut, nicely centered
Yaeyama District, Provisional Stamps
 
Postmaster Miyara Kenpuka seal
Scott Denom Price Comments
5X1 4s ~Sold~ Full gum, hinged
5X2 5s ~Sold~ Full gum (disturbed) #1
5X2 5s $550 Net Partial backing paper #2
5X3 7s ~Sold~ Backing paper, hinged
5X3 7s $275 No backing paper
5X5 20s $55 Full gum (disturbed), top margin, Bush seal
5X6 30s ~Sold~ Full gum (disturbed), off-center
5X7 40s $30 Backing paper w/ some puckering, top margin
5X7 40s $25 Disturbed gum
5X7 Pr 40s $55 Disturbed gum, Bush seal, top right margin pair
5X8 50s $40 Backing paper, Bush seal, position noted in pencil
5X9 50s ~Sold~ Imperf, no gum as issued, photo and write-up
5X9 50s $400 Net Imperf, no gum as issued, miscut, light crease & wrinkling
5X10 5y ~Sold~ Full gum (disturbed)
Authenticating Marks. Provisional material sometimes bears a seal, handstamp
or pencil initial on the gum or backing paper to authenticate the item as genuine.
Seals & Handstamps:
 J.V. Bush Authentication Seal
 J.V. Bush Authentication Handstamp
Initials (in pencil):
 Melvin H. Schoberlin
 George MacLellan
Ryukyu Islands - Stamps/Seals TB Seals
Price
1953~71 TB Seal Sheet Collection $165 Very near complete unmounted TB Seal
Sheets of 20 collection,
1952 TB Seal B/9 $35 1952 in B/9 with printer's mark
("E") on middle stamp
1956 Perf and Imperf, Blocks $95 Plate number blocks/25 and imprint blocks/10
mounted on bush pages (2)
1958 TB Seal Sh 20 perf 11.2 x 11.2 $225 Scarce perforation, sheet/20
c1968 TB Association Pamphlet $25 Pamphlet distributed circa 1968 by
Anti TB Association
More TB Seals. For an listing and on-line order form for
Ryukyu TB seals follow this link: TB Seals
Postal Stationery
Single Cards
Postal Stationery Single Cards
Schoberlin/ Denomination
Scott RPSS JSCA Price Year Paper Comments
UX1 V1M PC1 $25 1948 10s/Gray
UX1 cto V1M PC1 $75 1948 10s/Gray CTO with Naha 2.11.50 English cancel
light creases at bottom
UX1 cto V1M PC1 $30 1948 10s/Gray Nakagasuku Minseifu (Type B) favor cancel (CTO)
UX2 V2M PC2 $22 1949 15s/Gray
UX2 V2M PC2 $12 1949 15s/Gray Card with wrinkles
UX3 V3M PC5 $6 1950 50s/Tan
UX3 cto V3M PC5 $20 1950 50s/Taan Ryukyu Nakagusuku minseifu cancel,
canceled to order
UX3,a V3M PC5,a $22 1950 50s/Tan Tan & Grayish Tan cards
UX4 V5C PC7 (85s & 50s surcharge cards) Listed Below
UX5 V13R PC13 $18 1952 1y/Tan,course Large crown
UX5 (x5) V13R PC13 $80 1952 1y/Tan,course Large crown, 5 copies
UX5 cto V13R PC13 $10 1952 1y/Tan,course Large crown, Miwa, canceled to order
UX6 V14-A PC15 $10 1952 1y/Off-white Small crown, small "ha" in hagaki
UX6 (x5) V14-A PC15 $35 1952 1y/Off-white " 5 copies, small "ha" in hagaki
UX6 V14-A PC15 $12 1952 1y/Off-white Small crown, large "ha" in hagaki
UX6 V14-A PC15 $12 1952 1y/Off-white Small crown, large "ha" in hagaki, used 53.5.13
UX6 cto V14-A PC15 $25 1952 1y/Off-white " Kin Postage Paid & Nakagasuku Minseifu (Type B - red)
favor cancels (CTO)
UX6 cto V14-A PC15 $10 1952 1y/Off-white " Large "ha", cto Oroku, 12.31.52
UX6 cto V14-A PC15 $10 1952 1y/Off-white " Large "ha", cto Ishikawa, 1.1.53
UX6 cto V14-A PC15 $12 1952 1y/Off-white " Small "ha", cto Naha, 1.1.53
UX6 cto V14-A PC15 $12 1952 1y/Off-white " Variety, line under "Gaki", cto
UX6 LD V14-A PC15 $10 1952 1y/Off-white " Last Day 1 yen rate, Naha English CDS
UX6 LD V14-A PC15 $10 1952 1y/Off-white " Last Day 1 yen rate, Naha kanji CDS
UX6 LD V14-A PC15 $10 1952 1y/Off-white " Last Day 1 yen rate, Naha Machine Cxl
UX6a V14 PC15 $14 1952 1y/Tan,course Small crown, Small "ha" in Hagaki
inscription
UX6a V14 PC15 $12 1952 1y/Tan,course Small crown, Small "ha" in hagaki used 53.7.25
small tear on upper right edge
UX6a o V14 PC15 $15 1952 1y/Tan,course Small crown, canceled to order with Naha Postage
Paid favor cancel (red), upper left corner broken
UX6a (x5) V14 PC15 $60 1952 1y/Tan,course Small crown, Small "ha" in hagaki" inscription, 5 copies
UX6a (x10) V14 PC15 $105 1952 1y/Tan,course Small crown, Small "ha" in hagaki inscription, 10 copies
UX6a V14 PC15 $12 1952 1y/Tan,course Small crown, Large "ha" in hagaki inscription
UX7 V15 PC17 $24 1953 2y/off-white Large (Okinawa) die
UX7 V15 PC17 $26 1953 2y/off-white Large (Okinawa) die, break in the die at the bottom left
UX7 FD V15 PC17 $35 1953 2y/off-white Large (Okinawa) die, Naha machine cxl,
first dy of issue, Dec 2, 1953
UX7 o V15 PC17 $15 1953 2y/Off-white " Cxl 55.5.5. All 5s, F+
UX7 o V15 PC17 $12 1953 2y/Off-white " Cxl 54.1.1. NY use, tonning on back
UX7 o V15 PC17 $10 1953 2y/Off-white " Cxl 55.1.1. NY use, Shuri
UX7 o V15 PC17 $10 1953 2y/Off-whit " Cxl 55.1.1. NY use
UX7 CTO V15 PC17 $8 1953 2y/Off-white " Naha CC 1954.2.5
UX8 V16 PC19 $4 1955 2y/Off-white Small (Japan) die
UX8 Var V16 PC19 $28 1955 2y/Off-white " Miscut, CTO
UX8 o V16 PC19 $4 1955 2y/Off-white " Used, Shuri 57.1.3
UX8 o V16 PC19 $8 1955 2y/Off-white " Nago Stamp Club CC
UX8 o V16 PC19 $7 1955 2y/Off-white " 58.9.20 last day use, lion dog cachet
UX8 o V16 PC19 $6 1955 2y/Off-white " 58.9.20 as above but no cachet
UX8a V16-A PC19 $15 1956 2y/Off-white " Blue Green
UX8a o V16-A PC19 $10 1956 2y/Off-white " Blue Green, Nago SC CC
UX8b V16-B PC19 $8 1957 2y/Off-white " Yellow Green
UX9 V17 NC1a $55 1955 2y/Rough Cream 1st Printing
UX9 FD V17 NC1a $80 1955 2y/Rough Cream 1st Printing, FD Cancel, Naha domestic cxl
to Korea with additional 3y franking
UX9 FD V17 NC1a $75 1955 2y/Rough Cream 1st Printing, FD Cancel, Naha domestic cxl
UX9 FD V17 NC1a $70 1955 2y/Rough Cream 1st Printing, FD Cancel, dot at upper left
indistinct city, domestic cxl
UX9 o V17-A NC1 $25 1955 2y/Smooth Cream 2nd Print, position 4, constant variety, dot in "9", NY use
UX9 cto V17-A NC1 $25 1955 2y/Smooth Cream 2nd Print, position 1, "Gaikoku Nenga" handstamp w/ Sc 8,
Naha - Ryukyu 1.1.56 cancel, canceled to order, unusual cancel
UX9 V17-A NC1 $65 1955 2y/Smooth Cream 2nd Print, minor but constant variety, dot under "6"
UX9 o V17-A NC1 $20 1955 2y/Smooth Cream 2nd Print, NY use
UX9 Bush Study ~Sold~ 1955 2y/Smooth Cream 7 cards
UX11 V19 NC3 $2 1957 2y/Off-white
UX11 o V19 NC3 $1 1957 2y/Off-white Naha cxl
UX11 LD V19 NC3 $8 1957 2y/Off-white Last Day
UX12 FD V20 PC21 $7 1958 1½c/Off-white 1½ ovpt on 2y, FD
UX20 o $12 1964 1½c/Off-white "Fork Art" Cachet
UX20b var V28b $20 1962 1½/Cream Candle light variety (FTDD 13:3-4 at page 77)
UX21 var V29a SG2a ~Sold~ 1962 1½/Off-white Keyhole (notch) variety, Scott footnote
UX21 var V29a SG2a ~Sold~ 1962 1½/Off-white Keyhole (notch) variety, First Day cancel
V46a ~Sold~ 1970 Black missing on back, also "Gray Hull" variety
Ryukyu Postal Stationery
Postal Stationery
Message/Reply (Double Cards)
Schoberlin/ Denomination
Scott RPSS JSCA Price Year Paper Comments
UY1 VX1 PC2 ~Sold~ 1948 10s+10s/Gray
UY2 VX2M-A PC4a $15 1949 15s+15s/Tan
UY2o VX2M-A PC4a $30 1949 15s+15s/Tan CTO w Naha 2.11.50(1)? cxl
UY2 & UY2a $35 1949 15s+15s/Gray & Tan, both cards
UY2a VX2M PC4 $40 1949 15s+15s/Gray
UY3b VX3M PC6 $7 1950 50s+50/Light Tan
UY3b VX3M PC6 $15 1950 50s+50/Lt Tan Leonard Thoman address handstamp on back of
msg & reply cards, reply card creased
UY4-6 (85s & 50s surcharge cards) Listed Below
UY7 o VX7R PC14 $50 1952 1y+1y/Tan Large crown, unsevered, coarse gray
tan, msg card with Naha cxl 1.3.52
addressed, 6mm break at top edge
UY8 VX8 PC16 $16 1953 1y+1y/Tan Small crown
UY8a VX8a PC16a $14 1953 1y+1y/Off-white
UY8a LD VX8a PC16a $20 1953 1y+1y/Off-white Last Day 1 Yen Rate, Naha machine cancel
UY8a LD VX8a PC16a $20 1953 1y+1y/Off-white Last Day 1 Yen Rate, Naha kanji CDS
UY8a LD VX8a PC16a $20 1953 1y+1y/Off-white Last Day 1 Yen Rate, Naha English CDS
UY9 VX9 PC18 $35 1953 2y+2y/Off-white, Naha Die
UY9 (x5) PC18 $125 1953 2y+2y/Off-white, Naha Die, x5
UY9 FD VX9 PC18 $60 1953 2y+2y/Off-white Naha Die, First Day Cancel (Naha - English -
53.12.2) on message & reply cards
UY9 FD (x5) PC18 $250 1953 2y+2y/Off-white Naha Die, First Day Cancel (Naha - English -
53.12.2) on message & reply cards, as above, x5
UY9 FD VX9 PC18 $60 1953 2y+2y/Off-white Naha Die, First Day Cancel (Naha - Kanji -
53.12.2) on message & reply cards
UY9 FD VX9 PC18 $60 1953 2y+2y/Off-white Naha Die, First Day Cancel (Naha - Kanji Machine Cancel -
53.12.2) on message & reply cards
UY9 FD VX9 PC18 $60 1953 2y+2y/Off-white Naha Die, First Day Cancel (Gushikami - Kanji -
53.12.2) on message & reply cards
UY9 FD (x5) PC18 $250 1953 2y+2y/Off-white Naha Die, First Day Cancel (Gushikami - Kanji -
53.12.2) on message & reply cards, as above, x5
UY9 FD (x10) PC18 $400 1953 2y+2y/Off-white Naha Die, First Day Cancel (Gushikami - Kanji -
53.12.2) on message & reply cards, as above, x10
UY9 o VX9 PC18 $35 1953 2y+2y/Off-white Naha 55.1.17 cto msg card
UY10 VX10 PC20 $6 1955 2y+2y/Off-white, Tokyo Die
UY11 Var VX11f PC22 ~Sold ~ 1958 1½+1½/Off-white, 1 missing on msg card
UY11 FD VX11 PC22 $12 1958 1½+1½/Off-white, First Day, Naha
UY12 Minor Var PC24 $10 1959 1½c/Off-white Minor Variety, msg card indicia
shifted left, msg first day cto cxl
Postal Stationery
85sen & 50sen Surcharged Cards
Single Card
Surcharge
Scott RPSS JSCA Price Type* Paper Comments
UX4b V4C $45 a Gray Clean, #1
UX4b V4C $45 a Gray Clean, #2
UX4b V4C $30 a Gray Light wrinkling
UX4b V4C $75 a Gray Canceled to order with
Iheya 51.4.3 single comb cds
UX4b V4C $95 a Gray Uncanceled but with CH1
V8C $40 a Gray Scott footnote, 15s Japan Sakura
V8C $40 a Tan Scott footnote, 15s Japan
Sakura, tannish gray
V8C (x2) $75 a Gray&Tan Scott footnote, 15s Japan Sakura cards,
gray & tannish gray, not mounted
V8C $12 Tan 15s Japanese PC with Naha
Footnote Jan 25, 1953 cxl - souvenir
V8C $15 Tan " " as above, double cxl
Footnote
V8C $22 Tan " " as above, 3 cards,
Footnote various cxls
UY4f V6C $65 a Tan Message card, clean, slight doubling of "SEN"
UY4h V6C-F $65 b Tan Message card, tropical stains, No. 1
UY4h V6C-F $75 b Tan Message card, tropical stains, No. 2
UY4i V6C-G $55 b Tan Reply card, heavy topical stains
UY4j V7C-G $65 d Tan Message card, clean, #1
UY4j V7C-G $65 d Tan Message card, clean, #2
UY5i V10RC-C $55 f Tan Reply card, light tropical staining #2
V11R look-alike
UY5k VX11R ~Sold~ g Tan Msg card, natural inclusion at upper left
UY6 (4) V12R PC12 $130 h Gray - UY6,6a (message & reply) and
Tan - UY6b,6c (message & reply) cards (4 cards)
uy6 v12r PC12b $50 h Gray/cream, message card
UY6a V12R-A PC12b $50 h Gray/cream, reply card
UY6b V12R-C PC12a $45 h Tan, message card
UY6c V12R-A PC12a $45 h Tan, reply card
Message/Reply Cards - all cards unsevered
Surcharge
Scott RPSS Price Type* Paper Comments
UY4l VX4C-B $225 b Gray Stained area long fold on msg & reply cards
UY4n VX5C $575 d Gray Scare card, ca 200 issued
UY4o VX4C-A $100 a Tan Tropical stains
UY4q VX5CA $165 d Tan Clean card, no stains #2
UY4q VX5CA $165 d Tan Clean card, no stains #3, partial strike of 85s
surcharge on message card
UY4q VX5CA $135 d Tan Light staining
UY4q VX5CA $115 d Tan Very clean card, no stains, large hinge
remnant on back of reply card
UY4q VX5CAa $200 d Tan Error - no surcharge - reply
card, light tropical stains
UY5m VX6C-A PC11a $110 e Tan Reply card minor variety,
tropical stains
UY5m VX6C-A PC11a $100 e Tan Reply card minor variety canted right
tropical stains, paper inclusion
* 85 SEN Surcharge Types:
For images of the surcharges click here.
Handstamped
Type
a Small (19-21 x 23-25 mm) single-line, sans-serif numerals
b Large (22-23 x 26-27 mm) single-line, sans-serif numerals
c Small (20-21 x 24-24.5 mm) shaded-line, tail of 5 has inward curve
d Large (22-23.5 x 25-26 mm) shaded-line, tail of 5 has inward curve
Typographed Surcharge in Vermilion or Carmine Red
Type
e 85 sen - Flat horizontal stroke in "5", bottom right character original
form, vermilion
f 85 sen - Curved horizontal stroke in "5", bottom right character
simplified form, vermilion or a carmine-red variety
g 85 sen - Scarce, horizontal stroke in "5" does terminates at vertical
stroke and does not join the curved portion of the "5" (Rose Red)
h 50 sen - Only one type of the 50s, vermilion.
A note regarding Scott numbers for double cards. If you do not
recognize the above Scott numbers for unsevered message/reply cards,
you are probablyusing an older version of the Scott Specialized.
The current Scott now has an express listings for unsevered cards.
There appears to be a 10%, or more, premium over the price of the
severed message and reply cards.
Back up to 85s & 50s Surcharge Cards
Postal Stationery -
Letter Sheets & Aerogrammes
Denomination
Scott RPSS JSCA Price Year Paper Comments
U1 & U1a General Information is Here.
U1 U2M LS1A $26 1949 50s/Gray-cream Full gum on Flap
U2 (x3) U3M LS2 $50 1950 1y/Gray-cream Full gum on flap,
unfolded, 3 copies
U2 (x5) U3M LS2 $80 1950 1y/Gray-cream Full gum on flap,
unfolded, 5 copies
U2 U3M LS2 $18 1950 1y/Gray-cream Full gum on flap
U2 U3M LS2 $40 1950 1y/Gray-cream Canceled to order, Naha 50.11.2
U2 Var U3M LS2 $22 1950 1y/Gray-cream Full gum on flap, minor
variety, line by "1"
U2 U3M LS2 $24 1950 1y/Gray-cream Naha 2.11.50 cto, vertical crease right
UC1-UC4 collection $265 1952-9 11 different items including UC3i
UC1-3 UC1-3 AG1-3 $20 1952-9 12y,15y,13¢
UC1 UC1a AG1 $8 1953 12y 2nd printing
UC1 UC1a AG1 $14 1953 12y " Naha 1.9.53, announces Sc 29
UC1 UC1a AG1 $18 1953 12y " Naha 55.5.5 cxl announces Sc 32-3, handstamped
return address
UC1 UC1a AG1 $18 1953 12y " Naha 55.5.5 cxl, announces Sc 32-3,
typed return address
UC1 UC1a AG1 $10 1953 12y " cto 19.4.57
UC1a UC1 AG1 $10 1952 12y 1st printing
UC1a o UC1 AG1 $15 1952 12y 1st printing, Naha 17.4.53, announces Sc 27-8
UC1a o UC1 AG1 $10 1952 12y 1st printing, Naha Machine 8.11.52
UC1a o UC1 AG1 $14 1952 12y 1st printing, Naha ?.4.53
UC2 UC2 AG2 $12 1955 15y 1st printing
UC2 o UC2 AG2 $12 1955 15y 1st printing, Naha 28.3.56
UC2 o UC2 AG2 $10 1955 15y 2st printing, Naha 10.10.57, anounces 41 & UX11
UC2 FDx2 AG2 $50 1955 15y 1st printing, 2 FDC, Naha and Sashiki cxls
UC2a o UC2a AG2 $12 1955 15y 2nd print, Naha 11.7.58, anounces 54 (as 4 yen)
UC3 UC3 AG3 $8 1958 13¢/15y
UC3 o UC3 AG3 $8 1958 13¢/15y+2¢ Cto Naha 12.9.59 addtl 2¢
Stamp
UC3 o UC3 AG3 $8 1958 13¢/15y Naha 12.2.59
UC3 o UC3 AG2 $9 1955 13¢/15y Naha 18.10.58,
announces 55 & UX13
UC3 FDC UC3 AG3 $26 1958 13¢/15y Lion Dog printed cachet
UC3 FDC UC3 AG3 $24 1958 13¢/15y No cachet
UC3 CTO UC3 AG3 $30 1959 13¢/15y+ CTO Naha 10.11.59, FD 15c
Rate, addt'l +1/2c+1 1/2c
UC3 UC3 AG3 $12 1959 13¢/15y Naha 11.6.59 philatelic announcement, addtl 2c
UC3a UC3-A AG3b $26 1959 13¢/15y Scott type "b" on 1st printing
UC3c UC3c AG3b ~Sold~ 1959 13¢/15y Scott type "c" (1st printing), scarce
UC3d UC3e AG3b ~Sold~ 1959 13¢/15y Scott type "c" on UC2a (2nd printing)
UC3h UC6 AG3 ~Sold~ 1960 13¢/15y Broken tail in "¢", 15y aero, 1st printing
large tear on back panel
UC3i UC6-A AG3e ~Sold~ 1960 13¢/15y Broken tail in "¢", Robert Kamiyama authentication
15y aero, 2nd printing
UC3i UC6-A AG3e $175 1960 13¢/15y Broken tail in "¢", Scott type d overprint on 15y
aero, 2nd printing, slight doubling of top bar,
faint pencil erasure, bottom right
UC3i ?? AG3e ~Sold~ 1960 13¢/15y Tail in "¢" complete 15y aero, 2nd printing
UC1-4 o /cto $18 1952-9 12y, 15y, 13c/57y & 15c each canceled to order
For general information on philatelic announcements, including those printed on aerogrammes,
click here.
Postal Stationery
Mihon (Specimen) Cards
Scott RPSS Price
UX26S V34-S $350
UX27S V35-S $165
UX27S V35-S o/cto $150 Card addressed to Switzerland, canceled with Naha 14.6.66 cds,
franked with 8 1/2c in postage stamps
UX28S V36-S $145
UX29S V37-S $135
UX29S V37-S $150 Card addressed to Switzerland, canceled with Naha 14.6.66 cds,
franked with 7 1/2c in postage stamps, stain at middle
UX26S, 27S, 28S & 29S $600 (Net) 4 mihon cards as a unit each with Schoberlin
initial authenticantion in pencil on back
UX27S, 28S & 29S $365 (Net) 3 mihon cards as a unit
For mihon postage stamps, click ---> here.
Unauthorized Mihon Handstamp
Use on Postal Stationery
Unauthorized Use of Mihon Handstamp
22 Different, "Unauthorized Mihon" Cards ~Sold~ 16 single cards, 4 double cards,
2 election cards
Postal Stationery
Official Business Philatelic Announcement Cards
RPSS Price Comments
VOC1R $185 31.1.52 to Bloomfield, NJ
VOC1R $175 31.1.52 to Wakefield, Mass
VOC6R $125 Gray card stock
VOC6R $125 Gray-tan card stock, partial strike of "Tsu-shin Jimu"
handstamp or unframed handstamp
VOC7R $145 19.2.52 to Newark, NJ
VOC7R $135 19.2.52 to Iowa, sharp cancel, light horizontal crease
VOC7R $145 20.2.52 to Woodbury, NJ, late use, redirected
VOC9 $75 Jun 25, 1952, handwritten address
VOC10 $70 Oct 7, 1952, handwritten address and "Via Airmail" right side up
below address, addressed to "Bruce"
VOC10 $75 Oct 7, 1952, typed address upside down, "Via Airmail" right
side up, below address, addressed to "Norton"
VOC10 $75 Oct 7, 1952, handwritten address upside down, "Via Airmail" right side
up, below address, addressed to "Baxter" tears bottom edge
VOC10 $75 Oct 7, 1952, handwritten address & "Via Airmail" upside down,
addressed to "Beck"
VOC10 $75 Oct 7, 1952, handwritten address & "Via Airmail" upside down,
addressed to "Stevenson"
VOC10 $45 Oct 7, 1952, typed address upside down, "Via Airmail" rightside up,
addressed to APO 59, forwarded to US, tears & breaks at bottom
VOC11 $65 13.12.52, typed address, small tears at the left edge
VOC11 $60 13.12.52, handwritten address, left corners nicked, small
tears at the bottom
For general information on philatelic announcements, including those printed on postal cards,
click here.
Postal Stationery
Provisional Cards
(RPSS Catalogue Numbers)
Okinawa Gunto
PVO02 & PVO02A ~Sold~ Message & Reply cards
Amami Gunto - Single Cards
PVA22 Nagatabashi $80 #1
PVA22 Nagatabashi $80 #2
PVA23 [Kuji] $250 FP3 (fee collected - prepaid handstamp)
light toning across top edge
PVA23-A Kametsu $60 Clean, one corner lightly bent
PVA23-A Kikai $60 Light tropical staining
PVA23-A Nishiagina $55 Clean
PVA23-A Wadomari $65 Clean
PVA23-C Koniya $65 FP4 & V10a on gray card -- #2
Amami - Unsevered Message/Reply Cards
PVXA7-E Somachi $175 PO not listed in RPSS catalogue, light
toning, 1 in separation on fold at btm
PVXA7-E Kametsu $75
PVXA7-E Kikai $95 Light foxing
PVXA7-E Nishiagina $125 Unsevered msg/reply card
Miyako
PVM2 $80 Clean, Tomiyama han
PVM3 $75 Clean, Tomiyama han and "gai-koku" handstamp
Postal Stationery
Cash Remittance Envelopes
RPSS Tach* Price Year Denom Comments
UF2 CR2 $30 1955 3y Inscription Overprinted
UF3 CR3 $30 1955 3y
UF4 CR4 $25 1956 3y
UF4A CR4 $30 1956 3y
UF7-A CR6 $25 1958 3¢/3y Revalued by handstamp over 3y
UF11 CR8 $25 1959 3¢
UF17 o $15 1964-5 3¢ Buff-yellow paper, slate blue, Yaeyama 67.8.29
UF17 o $15 1964-5 3¢ Buff-yellow paper, slate blue, Koza 68.3.12
UF17 o $15 1964-5 3¢ Buff-yellow paper, slate blue, Yaeyama 68.9.9
UF20 $20 c1966 3¢ Buff-yellow paper, blue green
UF21 o $18 c1967 3¢ Buff-yellow paper, Yaeyama 68.4.15, minor printing flaw
UF21 o $18 c1967 3¢ " Yaeyama 68.6.18, minor printing flaw
UF21 o $18 c1967 3¢ " Miyako 68.8.6, minor printing flaw
UF22 o $15 1967 Buff-yellow paper, slate blue, Miyako 68.8.22
UF22 o $15 1967 Buff-yellow paper, slate blue, 68.11.15
UF22 o $15 1967 Buff-yellow paper, slate blue, Nago 68.12.5
UF25 $15 1969-71 3¢ Buff-yellow paper, dark slate blue
UF25 o $15 1969-71 3¢ " Yaeyama 71.3.9
UF26 $15 1972 3c Buff-yellow paper, dark violet-ultramarine
UF26 o $20 1972 3c " cancelled, Naha 72.5.13
UF26 o $18 1972 3c " canceled to order with C29-30 & 44 tied by Naha 14.5.72
*Handbook of Ryukyu Postage Stamps, K. Tachikawa,
1973.1.22, Tokyo, Japan
Postal Stationery
Official Business Envelopes (UO)
See Figure b, FTDD 12:1, mint $20.00
Postal Stationery
Official Business Cash
Remittance Envelopes (UOF)
Out of Stock
Postal Stationery
Election Cards [Mint unless Stated Otherwise]
(RPSS catalogue numbers first - Scott numbers [UZE] in parenthesis)
VOE3/4 (UZE2) $25
VOE5 (UZE5) $30
VOE9 (UZE9 -JSCA EC8) $145 dull brown indicium, on cream card stock
3,030 produced, scarce
VOE9 (UZE9 - JSCA EC8) $75 dull brown indicium, on cream card stock
3,030 produced, with faults
VOE10 $35 type VI, blue green indicum, off-white card, original KYO
VOE10-A $15 blue green indicum, off-white card
simplified KYO, cto partial machine cxl
VOE11A (UZE11A - JSCA EC10) $90 red brown indicium, 3,030 produced, "short foot" variety
small stain on front at middle near left edge
VOE11A (UZE11A - JSCA EC10) $80 red brown indicium, 3,030 produced
"short foot" variety, small 10mm tear
top right edge
VOE11A (UZE11A - JSCA EC10) $95 red brown indicium, 3,030 produced
"short foot" variety, used by candidate
Shimoji, Junichi, no cancel as norm
VOE11A (UZE11A -JSCA EC10a) $125 red brown indicium, 3,030 produced
"long foot" variety, JSCA has 50%
permium (30,000y) for this variety
VOE11A (UZE11A -JSCA EC10a) $110 red brown indicium, 3,030 produced
"long foot" variety, colorless circular
indent at bottom right of indicium, JSCA
has 50% permium (30,000y) for this variety
VOE12 (UZE12 - JSCA EC11) $125 lilac indicium, 3,030 produced
VOE13,13A,13B,13C o/s all 4 major varietes of this card,
VOE13A Variety - Extra Line (Out of Stock)
VOE13 (UEZ13) $22 type VI, original "Kyo" - black (heavy) type,
cto Naha machine cancel - 1962
VOE14 (UZE14 - JSCA EC13) $175 type VIII lemon indicia 4,100 produced, scarce
VOE15 (UZE15) $30 type VIII indicia, very clean
VOE15 (UZE15) $20 type VIII indicia, hinge on back, erasure marks on front
VOE17 & 17A (UZE17 & 17-A) $55 type VIII & X indicia
VOE17-A (UZE17-A) $20 type X indicia
VOE18 (UZE18) $130 type IX indicia
VOE19 (UZE19) $8 type XI indicia
VOE22 (UZE22) $35 weak strike of the XIII handstamp indicia on gray card
scraped area upper middle, vert & horiz creases
VOE23 (UZE23) $10 type XIV indicia, Chief Executive election
VOE23 Official Flyer $45 Official flyer regarding the First Chief Executive
Election, large sheet with several folds and inserts,
stampless wrapper with return to sender label 68.22.12
VOE23 Official Flyer $25 Official flyer regarding the First Chief Executive
Election, large sheet with several folds and inserts,
stampless wrapper with no return to sender label
VOE23 Wrapper $15 Stampless wrapper only for mailing election flyer
VOE26-A (UZE26a) (x2 Mint) ~Sold~ Mint (unused) with two different candidate
messages, boxes measure 20.5 and 22+ mm
VOE27 & VOE27-A (x3) ~Sold~ Four different sizes of the XVID and XVIDa indicia
VOE28 (UZE28) ~Sold~ Type XVII on white card, Naha Central 1970.11.24
VOE28/29 Election Flyer ~Sold~ Official election flyer with fee paid wrapper
VOE28/29 Wrapper $20 Stampless wrapper only for mailing election flyer,
slightly different from wrapper on above
VOE32 (UZE32) $20 Type XVIII on 1 1/2c toy pony PC
VOE33 (UZE33) $10 Type XVII on 100x148mm card, Inamine
VOE33A(UZE33) $20 Type XVII, as above, on 104x150mm card, not Inamine
Postal Stationery
Communications Business Cards
(RPSS Catalogue Numbers)
VO5 (VOE5) $15 VOE5 for training use, 55.11.25 Gushikawa cxl,
handwritten address in Japanese
VO5 (VOE5) $15 " handwritten address in Japanese,
airmail label
VO9-A (Red) $15 Yellowish green indicia with wavy lines & red Tsushin Jimu
Commemorative / Scenic Cancels
On Cards Unless Noted Otherwise
On-line References:
CC-2, Visiting Delegation From Hawaii |
| Commemorative Cancels* |
Date |
Comments |
Price |
PIC |
CC-1 & Nakagusuku
Park CC |
50.3.5 |
Addressed cover with C2 and 11 & 13 tied by CC-1 (2 strikes) dated 1950.3.5. The cover also has a private large commemorative cancel in red for Nakagusiku Castle Park (S. Oyama) at the bottom left corner. Medium size envelope. Private cc which predates the first government one. Addressed to Tenn. Gruetli March 15 (indistinct year) backstamp. |
$155.00 |
|
CC-1 & Nakagusuku
Park CC |
50.3.5 |
Unaddressed cover with 5, 6, 7x2, 8//12 ++, tied by CC-1 (x4) (some stamps not canceled) dated 1950.3.5. The cover also has a private large commemorative cancel in red for Nakagusiku Castle Park (S. Oyama) at the bottom left corner. Medium size envelope. Private cc which predates the first government one. |
$65.00 |
|
CC-1 & Nakagusuku
Park CC |
50.3.5 |
Unaddressed cover with C1 and 2 & E1 tied by CC-1 (2 strikes) dated 1950.3.5. The cover also has a private large commemorative cancel in red for Nakagusiku Castle Park (S. Oyama) at the bottom left corner. Medium size envelope. Private cc which predates the first government one. #1 |
$100.00 |
|
CC-1 & Nakagusuku
Park CC |
50.3.5 |
Unaddressed cover with C1 and 2 & E1 tied by CC-1 (2 strikes) dated 1950.3.5. The cover also has a private large commemorative cancel in red for Nakagusiku Castle Park (S. Oyama) at the bottom left corner. Medium size envelope. Private cc which predates the first government one. #2 |
$100.00 |
|
CC-1 & Nakagusuku
Park CC |
50.3.5 |
Unaddressed cover with C1 and 2 tied by CC-1 dated 1950.3.5. Cover toned. The cover also has a private large commemorative cancel in red for Nakagusiku Castle Park (S. Oyama) at the bottom left corner. Medium size envelope. Private cc which predates the first government one. |
$45.00 |
|
CC-1 & Nakagusuku
Park CC |
50.3.5 |
Unaddressed cover with 7, 10-13 & E1 tied by CC-1 (3 strikes) dated 1950.3.5. The cover also has a private large commemorative cancel in red for Nakagusiku Castle Park (S. Oyama) at the bottom left corner. Medium size envelope. Private cc which predates the first government one. |
$100.00 |
|
Nakagusuku
Park CC |
50.5.26 |
Unaddressed cover with 8-13 and E1 tied by Naha 26.5.50 cds (4 strikes). A private large commemorative cancel in red for Nakagusiku Castle Park (S. Oyama) is at the bottom left corner. Medium size envelope. The 2y stamp has the bottom left corner folded up. Private cc which predates the first government one. Circular date cancel (RPSS L1-C - see FTTD 9:3, Oct, 1977) in use for ca 6 months only in 1950. #1 |
$115.00 |
|
Nakagusuku
Park CC |
50.5.26 |
Unaddressed cover with 8-13 and E1 tied by Naha 26.5.50 cds (4 strikes). A private large commemorative cancel in red for Nakagusiku Castle Park (S. Oyama) is at the bottom left corner. Medium size envelope. Private cc which predates the first government one. Circular date cancel (RPSS L1-C - see FTTD 9:3, Oct, 1977) in use for ca 6 months only in 1950. #2 |
$115.00 |
|
Nakagusuku
Park CC |
50.5.26 |
Unaddressed cover with 8-13 and E1 tied by Naha 26.5.50 cds (4 strikes). A private large commemorative cancel in red for Nakagusiku Castle Park (S. Oyama) is at the bottom left corner. Medium size envelope. Private cc which predates the first government one. Circular date cancel (RPSS L1-C - see FTTD 9:3, Oct, 1977) in use for ca 6 months only in 1950. #3 |
$115.00 |
|
| CC-2 |
50.7.10 |
Okinawa - Visiting Delegation From Hawaii in violet, 1950.3.31, applied (canceled to order) to an unaddressed/unfranked envelope. "Office of the Philatelic Advisor, Ryukyu Military Government Team, APO 719" typed return address. Scare/rarely seen Ryukyu commemorative cancel. |
$295.00
Net |
|
| CC-4 Type A |
51.2.12 |
Ryukyu University on unaddressed FDC of 14. Signed by noted Ryukyu philatelist, Seigi Oyama. |
$50.00 |
|
| CC-4 Type A |
51.2.12 |
Ryukyu University on unaddressed FDC of 14. |
$45.00 |
|
| CC-4 Type B |
51.2.12 |
Ryukyu University on addressed FDC of 14, Oyama cachet, toned envelope. |
$25.00 |
|
| CC-4 Type B |
51.2.12 |
Ryukyu University on unaddressed FDC of 14 (x2). |
$45.00 |
|
| CC-6 Naha |
52.4.1 |
Establishment of GRI cto on UX5, CH3a on reverse. |
$18.00 |
|
| CC-6 Naze |
52.4.1 |
Establishment of GRI on 18 (FD). Domestic cover with seldom seen Naze (blue) commemorative cancel. |
$60.00 |
|
| CC-7 |
52.4.18 |
Dedication of Ernie Pyle Monument on Ie Shima. Comm cxl ties 18x2 to unaddressed cover. |
$35.00 |
|
| CC-7 |
52.4.18 |
Dedication of Ernie Pyle Monument on Ie Shima. Comm cxl ties 18 to unaddressed cover. |
$35.00 |
|
| CC-8 |
53.1.24~6 |
Dedication of new Communications Department Building. All three days of use 1.24, 1.25, 1.26 CTO on PCs. |
$22.00 |
|
| CC-8 |
53.1.24~6 |
Dedication of new Communications Department Building. All three days of use 1.24, 1.25, 1.26 - one cto on cover and two cto on PCs. |
$22.00 |
|
| CC-8 |
53.1.25 |
Dedication of new Communications Department Building. First day of use cto on 19 & 20 (3y). |
$8.00 |
|
| CC-8 |
53.1.25 |
Dedication of new Communications Department Building. First day of use cto (x2) on 19 & 20 (3y). |
$9.00 |
|
| CC-8 |
53.1.26 |
Dedication of new Communications Department Building. Second day of use cto on 19 & 20 (3y). |
$8.00 |
|
| CC-8 |
53.1.26 |
Dedication of new Communications Department Building. Second day of use (x2) cto on 19 & 20 (3y). |
$9.00 |
|
| CC-8 |
53.1.26 |
Dedication of new Communications Department Building. Second day of use (x2 cxls) cto on strip/3 of 20 (6y). |
$10.00 |
|
| CC-9 Makishi |
53.2.2 |
Postal Money Order system. Makishi use cto on 21 (3y). |
$9.00 |
|
| CC-9 Miyako |
53.2.2 |
Postal Money Order system. Miyako use cto on 21 (3y). |
$9.00 |
|
| CC-9 Miyako |
53.2.2 |
Postal Money Order system. Miyako use (x2) cto on 10, 19 & 21 (6y). |
$12.00 |
|
| CC-9 Naha |
53.2.2 |
Postal Money Order system. Naha use cto on 21 (3y). |
$9.00 |
|
| CC-9 Yaeyama |
53.2.2 |
Postal Money Order system. Yaeyama use cto on 21 (3y). |
$9.00 |
|
| CC-10 Naha |
54.4.28 |
Dedication of new GRI Executive Building CTO on UX6a. Only used at Naha CPO. No corresponding postage stamp |
$22.00 |
|
| CC-11 |
53.5.26 |
Centennial of Perry Visit to Okinawa on FDC of Sc 27-8. With official cachets CH6a and CH6b. |
$10.00 |
|
| CC-13 |
54.2.5 |
Tokyo-Okinawa Flights by JAL. Cto on UX7 (2y - Okinawa-Large Die). |
$10.00 |
|
| CC-19 |
56.9.14 |
Commemorating the establishment of
JAL flights between Naha & Fukuoka |
$5.00 |
|
| CC-28(x5) |
60.7.1 |
Postal Savings, all 5 Post Offices where used. |
$14.00 |
|
| CC-28(x7) |
60.7.1~7 |
Postal Savings, all 7 days of use on 1 1/2c post cards. First day Nago PO, all other days Naha. |
$16.00 |
|
| CC-29(x3) |
60.9.1 |
All three PO, Naha, Nago and Koza |
$10.00 |
|
|
SC-7 Miwa, War Monuments |
| Scenic Cancels* |
Date |
Comments |
Price |
PIC |
| SC-4 |
60.9.20 |
Nakagusuku Castle (x2) with date of 1960.9.20 cto on cover with block of 6 of 58. Extra strike of CC with date of 1950.3.5 (First Day). It appears the stamp tied by this cancel has been removed. |
$12.00 |
|
| SC-4 |
60.3.15 |
Nakagusuku Castle with date of 1960.3.15 cto on 1 ½ card. Year written in |
$18.00 |
|
| SC-4 |
60.4.2 |
Nakagusuku Castle with date of 1960.4.2 cto on 1 ½ card. Year written in |
$18.00 |
|
| SC-5 |
50.10.13 |
Futenma Shrine Cancel purple dated 1950.10.13 on 50s postal card, early use. |
$135.00 |
|
| SC-5 |
58.7.12 |
Futenma Shrine (rose red) 1958.7.12 (written over 195-.-.-), cto on cover with 4y stamp. |
$18.00 |
|
| SC-5 |
5-.12.31 |
Futenma Shrine Cancel (x4) cto in rose red - each on cut piece. |
$75.00 |
|
| SC-5 |
5- |
Futenma Shrine (purple) cto on 1 ½ card (UX15). |
$10.00 |
|
| SC-5 |
60.2.9 |
Futenma Shrine (rose red) 1960.2.9 (written over 1950.2.9) cto on 1 ½ card. |
$35.00 |
|
| SC-5 |
60.3.31 |
Futenma Shrine (rose red) 1960.3.31 (written over 1950.-.-) cto on 1 ½ card. |
$30.00 |
|
| SC-5 |
60.3.31 &
64.6.17 |
Futenma Shrine (rose red) 1960.3.31 (written over 1950.-.-) cto and 1964.6.17 (purple) both on on 1 ½ cards. |
$65.00 |
|
| SC-5 |
64.6.17 |
Futenma Shrine (purple) 1964.6.17 (date is actually in the cancel - not written in) cto on 1 ½ card. |
$40.00 |
|
| SC-6 |
50.3.31 |
Okinawa - Kin (roof of Kannon Temple) in purple, 1950.3.31, canceled to order on 50s postal card. Scare/rarely seen Ryukyu scenic cancel. |
$385.00
Net |
|
| SC-7 |
50.10.9 |
Okinawa - Miwa (war monuments) in purple, 1950.10.9 on 50s postal card. Heavy creasing to card. Scare/rarely seen Ryukyu scenic cancel. |
$435.00
Net |
|
| SC-7 |
50.10.17 |
Okinawa - Miwa (war monuments) in purple, 1950.10.17 on 50s postal card. Clean damage free card. Scare/rarely seen Ryukyu scenic cancel. |
$475.00
Net |
|
| SC-7 |
50.3.29 |
Okinawa - Miwa (war monuments) in purple, 1950.3.28, canceled to order on UY3bm (50s, light tan, message card). Light crease in upper right corner. Scare/rarely seen Ryukyu scenic cancel. |
~Sold~ |
|
| SC-8 |
59.6.29 |
Nago/waterfall (Black) 195-.-.- cto on unaddressed 4y cover with Nago 58.6.29 cancels. |
$65.00 |
|
| SC-8 |
5?.-.- |
Nago/waterfall (Black) 195-.-.- cto on 1 1/2c card . |
$45.00 |
|
| SC-9 Type A & B |
1958.4.21 (A)
195_4.3 (B) |
PC with SC-9 Type A (41mm) in orange red & SC-9 Type B (44mm) in dark red, cto on 2y and 1 1/2c cards |
$35.00 |
|
| SC-9 Type B |
195-.4.3? |
PC with SC-9 (44mm) in dark red, cto on 1 ½ card. |
$20.00 |
|
| RPSS SC-16 to 22 |
1964 |
All Scenic cancels (7) placed in use in 1964.10.5. CTO on 1 ½ card. Each cancel is the first day of use. Cards have written and pictorial cachet at bottom (matched set). |
$20.00 |
|
| * The CC, SC and CH numbers refers to Sera Catalogue numbers through 1960. After that they refer to RPSS numbers. |
Official Cachets & Private Cachets
| Official Cachets |
Date |
Comments |
Price |
PIC |
| CH1 |
51.4.1 |
Cachet dated 51.4.1 (always this date). Only official cachet issued without a corresponding stamp. Cachet on uncanceled UX4b. |
$95.00 |
|
| CH1 |
51.4.11 |
Cachet dated 51.4.1 (always this date). Only official cachet issued without a corresponding stamp. Cachet and large seal (probably governemt). Unaddressed and franked with Sc 11. |
$55.00 |
|
| CH1 |
51.5.5 |
Cachet dated 51.4.1 (always this date). Only official cachet issued without a corresponding stamp. Addressed to New York, "Commerical Papers" & franked with Sc 9 & 10. |
$65.00 |
|
| Private CH |
1951(.2.1) |
Private cachet (handstamp) occasionally found on Scott 14 (Opening of Ryukyu University) first day covers. This is a strike of the cachet on a picutre post card showing the Univeristy of the Ryukyus main building and outlying buildings. |
$20.00 |
|
| Private CH |
1951(.2.1) |
Private cachet (handstamp) occasionally found on Scott 14 (Opening of Ryukyu University) first day covers. This is a strike of the cachet on a blank envelope. |
$20.00 |
|
| CH-22 |
1956.1.25-2.29 |
CH-22 ties 19 on unaddressed cover. |
$20.00 |
|
| Nago-Private CH |
1956.9.20~3 |
Private Nago Stamp Club Cachet on UX8 (green). |
$10.00 |
|
| Nago-Private CH |
1956.9.20~3 |
Private Nago Stamp Club Cachet on UX8a (blue green variety). |
$12.00 |
|
| Nago-Private CH |
1956.9.20~3 |
Private Nago Stamp Club Cachet on UX8a (blue green variety), with Nago 56.9.22 domestic cds. |
$18.00 |
|
| Nago-Private CH |
1956.9.20~3 |
Private Nago Stamp Club Cachet on UX8 (green) and UX8a (blue green variety). |
$18.00 |
|
| NWA-Private CH |
1958.3.17 |
Private Cachet commemorating 30th Anniversay of 1st NWA flight from Naha, 15y (C9) franking, unaddressed. |
$10.00 |
|
| NWA-Private CH |
1958.3.17 |
Private Cachet commemorating 30th Anniversay of 1st NWA flight from Naha, 35y (C11) franking, unaddressed. |
$12.00 |
|
USS Okinawa
3 Covers |
1962-72 |
USS Okinawa (with ship cachet) on three different dates, 1962, 1965 and 1972. |
$15.00 |
|
USS Okinawa
2 PCs |
1965 |
USS Okinawa (with ship cachet) on two Ryukyu post cards with US stamps canceled Nov 15, 1965.. |
$10.00 |
|
| * The CC, SC and CH numbers refers to Sera Catalogue numbers through 1960. After that they refer to RPSS numbers. |
Yomitan Error Cancel
Yomitan "Rykyu" Error cxl on 2c PC - "u" missing in Ryukyu - $35
Ryukyu Covers
(Most Commercial Mail)
| |
Cancel
Date |
Postage
Scott # |
Comments |
Price |
PIC |
| Ryukyu |
48.8.2 |
13y
Stampless |
"13y Paid" with Tamagusuku postage paid cancel, small size cover to Oahu. Marked the a Par Avion handstamp. Kaneohe Aug 9, 1948 backstamp. |
$375.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
50.3.16 |
1y |
Domestic cover, franked with 9, tied by a 50.3.16 cds (city indistinct). |
$20.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
50.5.26 |
8-13,E1 |
Unaddressed cover with 8-13 and E1 tied by Naha 26.5.50 cds (4 strikes). A private large commemorative cancel in red for Nakagusiku Castle Park (S. Oyama) is in the bottom left corner. Medium size envelope. The 2y stamp has the bottom left corner folded up. Circular date cancel (RPSS L1-C - see FTTD 9:3, Oct, 1977) in use for ca 6 months only in 1950. #1 |
$115.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
50.5.26 |
8-13,E1 |
Unaddressed cover with 8-13 and E1 tied by Naha 26.5.50 cds (4 strikes). A private large commemorative cancel in red for Nakagusiku Castle Park (S. Oyama) is in the bottom left corner. Medium size envelope. Circular date cancel (RPSS L1-C - see FTTD 9:3, Oct, 1977) in use for ca 6 months only in 1950. #2 |
$115.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
50.5.26 |
8-13,E1 |
Unaddressed cover with 8-13 and E1 tied by Naha 26.5.50 cds (4 strikes). A private large commemorative cancel in red for Nakagusiku Castle Park (S. Oyama) is in the bottom left corner. Medium size envelope. Circular date cancel (RPSS L1-C - see FTTD 9:3, Oct, 1977) in use for ca 6 months only in 1950. #3 |
$115.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
50.11.13 |
36y |
Philatelic Advisor > US. Franked with 8(x2), 12, 13, C3 and E1 (x2). Enclosed is a mimeo stamp order form. E1 on commercial mail is scarce. This cover has a vertical pair. |
$165.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
51.3.1 |
-- |
March 1, 1951, first day (restablished) of registered mail under US Civil Adminsitration. |
n/a |
|
| Ryukyu |
51.4.11 |
30y
C1,C3 etc |
Nice franking. C1, C3, 8x2, 9 & 12 on cover to US. |
$100.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
51.5.5 |
3y |
Cachet dated 51.4.1. Only official cachet issued without a corresponding stamp. Addressed to New York, "Commerical Papers" & franked with Sc 9 & 10. |
$65.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
52.2.2 |
50s |
Newspaper wrapper franked with Scott 8 (50s). |
$20.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
52.2.28 |
30y
16A (x3) |
Small sized cover addressed to the US. Opened at the top |
$450.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
52.4.26 |
6y |
Small cover to US franked with 18 x2. Naha-Ryukyu 26.4.53 comb cancel. |
$45.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
52.5.16 |
20.5y |
Legal size cover to US franked with 8-13 and E1 tied by four Naha english cancels. "J.A. Reed Jr." in manuscript on back flap |
$125.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
52.9.8 |
20.5y |
Small domestic cover (cto), franked with 8-13 and E1, Naha english 8.9.52. |
$95.00 |
|
| US-APO |
52.9.12 |
3c US |
Navy branch office PO 17022 (located in Naha) to US. |
$10.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
52.10.30 |
30y (C6) |
Philatelic Agency cover to US. Single stamp franking. |
$20.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
52.11.-- |
50s (8) |
Newspaper wrapper, 3rd class 50 sen rate, Naha English cxl, 52.11.??, opened at side, 3 x 6 in, Ryukyu Times handstamp return address on the back. |
$18.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
52.11.15 |
50s (8) |
Newspaper wrapper, 3rd class 50 sen rate, Naha domestic cxl, 52.11.15, 3 x 6 in, Ryukyu Times handstamp return address on the back. |
$24.00 |
|
| US-APO |
52.11.29 |
3c/6c US |
Two APO 719-4 covers. One regular, one airmail. Both to US. APO 719-4 was located in Naha. |
$12.00 |
|
Ryukyu
| 52.12.22 |
3y |
Domestic cover franked with 19 & 20, Gushikawa 52.12.22 cancel. |
$12.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
53.1.16 |
3y |
Domestic cover franked with 19x3, Naha 53.1.16 cancel. |
$12.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
53.1.20 |
30y
16 (x2)
13, E1 |
Airmail to US at 30y rate. Franked with 16 x2 (both with 8/8 point font), 13 and E1. 16 on any cover is very scarce. E1 on a commercial cover is scarce. No markings on back. Fine condition - very clean. |
$395.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
53.1.21 |
30y |
Airmail to US at 30y rate. Franked with 15, 18, 9, 12, 19-21 & C1. No markings on back. Slit open at the left. |
$125.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
53.2.17 |
196y |
Registered airmail to US. Franked with 22-6. Three wavy line registered killer cancels on stamps. Naha-Ryukyu 17.2.53 cancels (x3) on back and US Feb 24, 1953 backstamp. Toned areas on front and back. Opened at top. |
$155.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
53.4.1 |
6y |
Kumi-jima cancel ties 18 x2 to domestic (?) cover, addressed to Ministry of Justice. |
$50.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
53.9.2 |
++y
16A (x4)
C1,C2 etc ++ |
Piece (front and back) apparently from a package to the US. Many stamps but the majority have damage or rubbing. However, 4 copies of 16a appear to be sound. Stamps are tied by Naha 1953.9.2 roller cancels. |
$275.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
53.11.8 |
30y (C6) |
Cover to US |
$22.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
53.12.8 |
41c (US) |
APO 235 (Okinawa) to US, registered air mail cover with 1953 Ryukyu TB seal. |
$18.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
53~57 |
3y |
Three covers each franked with a single 3y definitive. |
$24.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
54.4.22 |
6y |
Scott 19, 20, 21 (1,2,3y) to the US. |
$24.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
54.4.27 |
30y |
C6 with scarce 8 character inscription on Philatelic Agency airmail cover to the US. |
$165.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
54.5.14 |
Stampless |
Family Re-Registration Cover. Ishikawa 54.5.14, single family registration handstamp (circular). |
$70.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
54.5.27 |
Stampless |
Family Re-Registration Cover. Ishikawa 54.5.27, single family registration handstamp (circular). |
$90.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
54.5.29 |
Stampless |
Family Re-Registration Cover. Naha 54.5.29, two family registration handstamps (circular & rectangular), folded. |
$45.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
54.8.20 |
30y (C6) |
Airmail cover to US. |
$22.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
54.8.23 |
20y |
Scott 13 block/4 to the US. |
$26.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
54.12.17 |
Form |
Bulk mail receipt. Scott 23 (10y) tied by Miyako cds |
$18.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
ca 1955 |
Mint PPCs |
Mint/unused, unit with 7 color picture post cards in original pictorial folder. Period guestimated based upon the scenes. |
$18.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
55.1.28 |
30y |
Airmail to US franked with C6 (30y), single rate, from Philatelic Agency. |
$35.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
55.7.19 |
35y |
Airmail to US franked with C6 (30y) and 20 (2y) and 21 (3y). With contents. |
$18.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
55.8.8 |
30y (C6) |
Air Mail Cover to US. |
$12.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
55.11.24 |
16, 16B +
|
16 (2nd printing - 8/8 point), 16b, 8x6, 9,10, 12, C1 tied by Naha 24.11.55 cds. 16 on any cover is very scarce. |
~Sold~ |
|
| Ryukyu |
56.12.18 |
35y |
Air Mail Cover to Hawaii. Opened roughly at right. |
$18.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
57.3.4 |
24y |
From "M. Sera" (Ryukyus Handbook, Philatelic & Historical author) with his business address (International Inspection and Testing Corporation). To the US with blocks of 4 of 19, 20 & 21 tied by Naha English cancels. Tape on the back. |
$45.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
57.3.15 |
35y |
To US. Franked with C4, C5 and 31. |
$55.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
58.4.4 |
35y (E1 +) |
To the US. Seldom seen commercial mail use of E1. |
~Sold~ |
|
| Ryukyu |
58.4.11 |
70y |
Airmail to US. Franked with 6a (B/4), 29, 35, 41 (Pair), 42, C8. Franking selected by Seigi Oyama to present definitive, commemorative, new year and airmail stamps. All the type of stamps issued in the Ryukyu Islands. |
$55.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
58.4.14 |
3y |
Domestic cover franked with 19x3, Sashiki 53.4.14 cancel. |
$10.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
58.4.30 |
35y (C11) |
To US |
$55.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
58.7.1 |
70y |
Airmail to US, 23x2, 36x2,42,43x2,C6. |
$30.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
58.8.2 |
55y |
Registered airmail to US. Franked with 33 &C11. |
$50.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
58.9.20 |
16B +
|
Last day B Yen unaddressed cover with Ginowan cancels. Franked with 16b, 1 (x8), 2 (x2), 3, 4, 5, 5a(2), 6, 7. The cover has the complete set of first definitives, second printing. 16 on any cover is very scarce. |
$450.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
58.9.22 |
16B +
|
Post last day B Yen cover with Urasoe cancels. The last day for using B yen stamps was 9.20. Franked with 16b and mixed printings of the first definitive set. The 16b has a deformed "1" and the left top stroke of the "J" in Tei does not touch the charcter to the left. |
$275.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
58.10.11 |
6c |
Domestic cover franked with 44x6. Also contains B yen stamps (6a x10). Koza cancels. Return address is "OK Service Garage, PO Box 17, Naha, Okinawa" (Seigi Oyama). Folded at right. |
$45.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
58.12.20 |
58c |
Airmail cover to US franked with 44x4, 45-51, 54 & 55. 1958 TB seal on back. |
$45.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
59.3.9 |
29c (44x2, 45,51) |
Reg Airmail Cover to US. Opened top, right & lef.t |
$18.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
59.5.19 |
35c |
Airmail Cover to US. Franked with 45,47-50 & 56 B/4). Opened top. |
$18.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
59.10.14 |
3c (47) |
Domestic Cover |
$7.00 |
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| Ryukyu |
60.2~3 |
3c |
Three covers each franked with a single 3c definitive. |
$15.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
60.3.19 |
145c |
Airmail to Canada, Koza English 19.3.60 cds (x6), franked with C14-8, 54, 56, 57, 58-9, 61-2. C14 (9c ovpt) Kai Tei part of overprint broken. |
$65.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
60.6.2 |
27c |
Airmail to US, franked with 46, 61, 64 & C14. |
$12.00 |
|
| US - Ryukyu, Navy |
61.2.10 |
4c (US) |
US Navy Branch Number 17022 (Naha branch cancellation) "U.S.S. Halibut" corner address and handstamped cachet. |
$20.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
61.6.22 |
3c |
Internal cover, Sc 74 |
$10.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
62.1.6 |
14c |
Airmail cover to Hong Kong, 9c Flying Goddess & 5c Dancer. |
$15.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
62.5.3/5 |
27c |
Airmail cover to US, 9c Flying Goddess. Total of 9 stamps. Canceled two days May 3 and May 5. |
$15.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
62.7.11 |
27c |
Airmail cover to US, 9c Flying Goddess plus 8 other commems & definitives including Sc 103. |
$16.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
62.7.25 |
8c |
Philatelic Agency, reg, seamail > US, Kendo |
$12.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
62.10.12 |
27c |
Airmail to US, Kendo (104), Bowl-White (103) 9 stamps totoal |
$15.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
mid-1960s |
Prepaid |
Ginowan prepaid postage cancel on post card |
$8.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
mid-1960s |
Prepaid |
Ginowan prepaid postage cancel on airmail envelope |
$8.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
mid-1960s |
Prepaid |
Koza prepaid postage cancel on envelope |
$8.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
63.1.10 |
8c |
Letter rate to US |
$8.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
63.3.24 |
3c |
Printed matter rate to US |
$6.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
63.4.9 |
13c |
Surface rate to US |
$15.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
63.4.30 |
94c |
Philatelic Agency, reg, airmail > US |
$10.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
63.6.21 |
27x |
Air Mail rate to US. 8 stamp. |
$12.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
63.6.29 |
3c |
Printed matter rate to US |
$6.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
63.7.1 |
54c |
Philatelic Agency, airmail > US |
$8.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
63.8.29 |
41c |
Registered Airmail cover to US, franked with 7 stamps, from A. Nakagawa. |
$16.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
63.9.13 |
12.5c |
Commercial cover to US |
$8.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
63.9.16 |
3c |
Philatelic Agency, seamail > US |
$9.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
63.10.3 |
53c |
Airmail to US. 9c Flying Goddess, Bowl-red (112), total of 13 stamps. |
$15.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
63.11.10 |
27c, 17 stamps |
Airmail cover to US, franked with 17 stamps including Sc 112 and 54 |
$16.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
63.12.12 |
54c |
Airmail to US |
$8.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
64.2.25 |
27c |
Airmail to US. Bowl-red (112), total of 13 stamps |
$16.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
64.3.23 |
27c |
Airmail to US |
$8.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
64.4.19 |
15.5c |
To US |
$7.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
64.5.15 |
54c |
Philatelic Agency, airmail > US |
$8.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
64.6.23 |
18c |
Special Delivery, Court Documents (handstamp), Miyabashi to Sashiki |
$25.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
64.7.1 |
13c |
Philatelic Agency, seamail > US |
$25.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
64.7.17 |
27c |
Internal cover. Real photo envelope cachet of the Commodore M.C. Perry monument dedicated in Naha on July 17, 1964. Stamps are tied by Perry monument commemorative cancels (x2). |
$38.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
64.7.29 |
17c |
Philatelic Agency, airmail covers (3) to US. All franked with 102, dated 64.7.29, 64.12.11 and 65.11.11. |
$15.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
64.8.31 |
13c |
Philatelic Agency, seamail > US |
$8.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
64.9.1 |
21c |
Philatelic Agency, reg, seamail > US |
$10.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
64.10.15 |
27c |
Airmail to US, karate, girl scout, red bowl, etc - nice franking. |
$16.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
65.2.6 |
21c |
Philatelic Agency, reg, seamail > US, Karate, Boy Scouts |
$10.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
65.3.13 |
27c, 8 stamps |
Airmail to US, franked with 8 stamps |
$12.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
65.5.21 |
85 1/2c |
Airmail to US - overfranked (10 different stamps) |
$10.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
65.12.22 |
27c |
Shuri English cxls, airmail to US. Olympics, Karate, total of 10 stamps |
$15.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
66.2.15 |
30c |
Franked with 10 different 3c commemorative stamps. Airmail to US |
$10.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
66.5.10 |
27c |
Airmail to US |
$7.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
66.5.16 |
26c |
Philatelic Agency, reg, airmail > US |
$9.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
66.6.25 |
19c |
Philatelic Agency, reg, airmail > US APO |
$9.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
66.6.15 |
8c |
Philatelic Agency surface mail to US, franked with 67 & 142. |
$10.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
66.9.6 |
3c (143) |
Domestic Cover |
$8.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
66.9.29 |
81c |
Air Mail to US. Philatelic Agency, window envelope, franked with 52a ($1), 144, 147 (x3), C26. |
$15.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
66.10.18 |
$1.08 |
Philatelic Agency window envelope, airmail to US, franked with 83, 87, 148, Naha English cds. |
$8.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
67.2.6 |
27c, 9 stamps |
Airmail to US, franked with 9 3c stamps, Shuri cancel |
$14.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
67.3.17 |
Taxe
Percue |
Philatelic Agency stampless "Taxe Percue" envelopes to US. One with Naha 67.3.17 cds, one no date stamps, one with Naha Higashi 70.3.11 cds backstamp. |
$15.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
67.5.8 |
3c (145) |
Domestic Cover |
$8.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
67.5.20 |
$1.21 |
Philatelic Agency window envelope, registered airmail to US, franked with 87, 156 (B/4), C24, Naha English cds, 67.5.22 receiving backstamp. |
$8.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
67.6.27 |
24c |
Unaddr Cover |
$7.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
67.7.18 |
27c |
Air Mail to US |
$12.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
67.7.30 |
$1.48 |
Philatelic Agency window envelope, registered airmail to US, franked with 87, 155 (B/4), C24, C27 Naha Higashi English cds, 67.8.2 receiving backstamp. |
$8.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
68.1.16 |
$1.82 |
Reg Air Mail to US. Philatelic Agency, window envelope, franked with 53 ($1), 86, 87, 162 (x2), 166 (x2), 68.1.18 receiving backstamp. |
$15.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
68.1.16 |
27c |
Airmail to US from Philatelic Agency franked with Sc C27. |
$10.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
68.3.28 |
27c, 9 stamps |
Airmail to US, franked with 9 3c stamps |
$12.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
68.1.21 |
27c, 9 stamps |
Airmail to US, franked with 9 3c stamps |
$12.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
68.1.29 |
27c |
Airmail to US, franked with 9 3c stamps, fish set (151-5 complete), from A. Nakagawa, all stamps are sea life. |
$13.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
68.2.3 |
$1.28 |
Philatelic Agency window envelope, registered airmail to US, franked with 84, 87, 159 (B/6), Naha Higashi English cds, 69.2.6 receiving backstamp. |
$8.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
68.3.4 |
$1.28 |
Philatelic Agency window envelope, registered airmail to US, franked with 84, 87, 160 (B/6), Naha Higashi English cds, 69.3.7 receiving backstamp. |
$8.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
68.4.25 |
29c |
Airmail to US, franked with 8 stamps, includes 103 and 112, from A. Nakagawa. |
$14.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
68.6.5 |
38c |
Philatelic Agency window envelope, registered airmail to US, franked with 84, 87, 161 (x2), 167 (B/4) [underfranked], Naha Higashi English cds, 68.7.14 receiving backstamp. |
$8.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
69.2.5 |
$1.28 |
Philatelic Agency window envelope, registered airmail to US, franked with 84, 87, 174 (B/4 + 2), Naha Higashi English cds, 69.2.8 receiving backstamp. |
$8.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
69.3.25 |
$1.28 |
Philatelic Agency window envelope, registered airmail to US, franked with 84, 87, 179 (x2), 175 (B/4), Naha Higashi English cds, 69.3.28 receiving backstamp. |
$8.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
69.5.15 |
$1.28 |
Philatelic Agency window envelope, registered airmail to US, franked with 84, 87, 182 (x2), 176 (B/4), Naha Higashi English cds, 69.5.19 receiving backstamp. |
$8.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
69.6.17 |
$.23 |
Philatelic Agency airmail cover to US, 175 block/4, 178 x3 and 180 block/4. |
$10.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
69.7.30 |
27c |
Airmail to US, Shuri english cxls, 3 stamps not canceled. |
$14.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
69.8.23 |
$1.28 |
Philatelic Agency window envelope, registered airmail to US, franked with 84, 87, 183 (x2), 185 (B/4), Naha Higashi English cds, 69.8.25 receiving backstamp. |
$8.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
69.10.10 |
$1.55 |
Philatelic Agency window envelope, registered airmail to US, franked with 84A (x2), 87, 187 (B/4), 186, Naha Higashi English cds, 69.10.10 receiving backstamp. |
$8.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
70.1.16 |
$1.82 |
Philatelic Agency window envelope, registered airmail to US, franked with 86, 87, 102, 192 (B/4), 194 (x2) Naha Higashi English cds, 70.1.20 receiving backstamp. |
$8.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
70.3.16 |
27c |
Airmail to US, franked with 9 stamps, from A. Nakagawa. |
$14.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
70.4.6 |
$1.28 |
Registered airmail to US, franked with 84, 87, 188 (B/4), 189 (x2), Naha Higashi English roller cancel, 70.4.10 receiving backstamp. |
$12.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
70.4.16 |
27c, 9 stamps |
Airmail to US, franked with nine 3c stamps, Shuri cancel |
$14.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
70.4.24 |
$1.28 |
Registered airmail to US, franked with 84, 87, 193 (B/6), Naha Higashi English cds, 70.4.28 receiving backstamp. |
$10.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
70.5.26 |
$1.55 |
Philatelic Agency window envelope, registered airmail to US, franked with 87, 193, 195 (x2), C26, C27, Naha Higashi English cds, 70.5.29 receiving backstamp. |
$10.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
70.7.24 |
$1.28 |
Registered airmail to US, franked with 87, 101, 200 (B/4), 197, Naha Higashi English cds, 70.7.27 receiving backstamp. |
$10.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
70.9.24 |
17c |
Two "Taxe Percue" (17c) stampless covers, airmail to US. One dated 24.9.70 another dated 30.4.71. |
$12.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
70.9.25 |
$1.28 |
Registered airmail to US, franked with 87, 84A, 83 199, Naha Higashi English cds, 70.9.29 receiving backstamp. |
$10.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
70.9.30 |
48c, 17 stamps |
Registered Airmail to US, franked with 17 stamps, Shuri cancel |
$18.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
71.4.14 |
27c |
Airmail to US |
$7.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
71.5.30 |
30c |
Airmail to US, franked with 10 3c stamps |
$12.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
71.5.30 |
30c |
Airmail to US, franked with 10 3c stamps |
$12.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
71.5.30 |
36c |
Airmail to US, franked with 12 3c stamps |
$10.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
71.5.30 |
36c |
Airmail to US, franked with 12 3c stamps |
$10.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
71.7.23 |
30c, 9 stamps |
Airmail to US, franked with 9 3c stamps, Shuri cancel |
$14.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
c71.9.1 |
Stampless |
"Urban Special Mail (intra-city mail)" covers (2) with fee paid handstamp. No datestamps but ca September 1, 1971. Accompanied by J.V. Bush note. |
$20.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
72.5.6 |
4c |
Postage due of 2c (1c + 1c penalty) on underfranked (4c should have been 5c) cover. Accompanied by J.V. Bush note. |
$15.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
72.5.14 |
2c |
Picture postcard from a politician commemorating reversion which would take place the next day. |
$8.00 |
|
| Ryukyu |
73.6.3 |
Mixed
Franking |
Six (6) covers with Shuri english 3.VI.72 cancel and Shuri 47(1972).6.3 commemorative cancel. Each cover with one Ryukyu stamp and 1 to3 Japansese stamps (mixed franking). Last Day Use envelope cachet. |
$30.00 |
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More Ryukyu Covers:
- Domestic Use - 1953-60, click here.
- Currency Conversion Stamps - 1959-60, click here.
- Official Business (stampless) - 1956-7, click here.
Ryukyu Covers
Amami Gunto (Naze) Covers
50.01.30 $58 3y (6 x6)
50.01.?? $35 1y (6 x2)
50.03.18 $30 1y (9)
50.04.21 $30 1y (9) (#1)
50.04.21 $30 1y (9) (#2)
50.04.29 $30 1y (9)
50.05.02 $30 1y (9) - Saneku
50.05.06 $30 1y (9)
50.05.09 $30 1y (9) - Kagoshima Chinzei
50.06.02 $35 1y (9)
50.06.26 $30 1y (9)
50.08.16 $30 1y (9)
50.??.13 $28 1y (9) - Ogachi
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Ryukyu Covers
Foreign Inbound Covers
Price Country of Origin Datestamp* Addressed to
Pic $10.00 Australia 58.11.10 Min Sera
Pic $12.00 Australia 59.2.9 S. Oyama
Pic $16.00 Comores 62.1.3 S. Oyama
Pic $16.00 Bahrain 61.3.23 S. Oyama
Pic $16.00 Ceylon 55.4.16 S. Oyama
Pic $14.00 Ceylon 55.6.1 S. Oyama
Pic $12.00 Czechoslovakia 58.9.2 S. Oyama
Pic $12.00 Czechoslovakia 58.9.23 S. Oyama
Pic $18.00 Czechoslovakia 58.12.16 S. Oyama, registered, Kobe Port
Pic $28.00 Germany 55.1.7 S. Oyama, hi cat value ($54 as used)
Pic $14.00 Germany 56.8.27 S. Oyama, registered
Pic $14.00 Germany 70.6.17 S. Oyama, registered, Naha roller cxl
Pic $14.00 Germany, Berlin 58.5.20 S. Oyama, registered, Naha roller cxl
Pic $15.00 Germany, East 55.6.15 S. Oyama, registered, Naha roller cxl
Pic $10.00 Germany, East 57.1.29 S. Oyama, Yokohama bs
Pic $10.00 Germany, East 57.2.23 S. Oyama, Yokohama bs
Pic $10.00 Germany, East 57.7.10 S. Oyama, Yokohama bs
Pic $10.00 Germany, East 58.1.23 S. Oyama
Pic $12.00 Germany, East 58.3.16 S. Oyama, post card
Pic $12.00 Germany, East 58.4.23 S. Oyama, registered, Naha roller cxl
Pic $10.00 Germany, East 58.6.14 S. Oyama
Pic $10.00 Germany, East 58.10.11 S. Oyama
Pic $12.00 Germany, East 59.1.7 S. Oyama, registered, Naha roller cxl
Pic $12.00 Greenland 58.5.20 S. Oyama
Pic $14.00 Hong Kong 57.1.24 Kayoko Osako, opened roughtly
Pic $10.00 Hong Kong 60.12.16 Jimmy Oyama, HK slogan cxl
Pic $10.00 Hong Kong 62.2.28 Bank of Okinawa, HK machine cxl
Pic $10.00 Korea 69.2.9 Aero, address written in Japanese
Pic $10.00 Mexico 59.12.28 Caltex Limited
Pic $10.00 Papua New Guinea 60.4.15 A.J. Smith
Pic $16.00 Ruanda 61.3.19 Caltex Limited
Pic $12.00 Zambia 68.8.19 S. Oyama
Inbound to Okinawa from the United States
Pic $10.00 Philadelphia 56.7.1 Globe Hoists > OK Service Station
Pic $10.00 Falls Church, VA 62.6.28 Iszard (House of Fine Stamps> Oyama
Pic $10.00 Tacoma 64.9.5 Langley > S. Oyama
Pic $10.00 Tacoma 65.10.16 Langley > S. Oyama
Pic $24.00 Smyrna, GA 70.3.16 RPSS > S. Oyama
Inbound to Okinawa from Other Countries
Pic $8.00 Australia 59.3.30 S. Oyama
Pic $8.00 Bolivia 59.8.10 S. Oyama
Pic $8.00 Canada 54.11.27 S. Oyama
Pic $10.00 Egypt (UAR) 67.12.15 S. Oyama
Pic $10.00 Ethopia 56.10.15 S. Oyama (Yokohama b/s)
Pic $12.00 Germany 56.12.4 S. Oyama
Pic $8.00 Germany 57.1.8 S. Oyama (Yokohama b/s)
Pic $8.00 Germany 58.6.18 S. Oyama
Pic $8.00 Germany 59.2.7 S. Oyama
Pic $10.00 Germany 59.5.02 S. Oyama
Pic $10.00 Germany 59.12.27 S. Oyama
Pic $8.00 Germany, Berlin 57.10.29 S. Oyama
Pic $12.00 Germany, Berlin 58.6.18 S. Oyama
Pic $10.00 Germany, Berlin 59.5.16 S. Oyama
Pic $10.00 Germany, Berlin 59.6.23 S. Oyama
Pic $10.00 Germany, East 58.4.17 S. Oyama
Pic $10.00 Germany, East 58.7.23 S. Oyama
Pic $8.00 Germany, East 59.8.4 S. Oyama
Pic $8.00 Germany, East 59.9.29 S. Oyama
Pic $10.00 Sudan 59.2.19 S. Oyama
* Datestamp is the Okinawa (Naha generally) receiving cancel on the back
unless noteded otherwise.
Inbound to Okinawa, No Receiving Backstamp
Price Country of Origin Datestamp** Addressed to
Pic $6.00 Belgian Congo [58.7.7] S. Oyama
** Datestamp is the origin cancel unless noteded otherwise.
Ryukyu Covers
Ryukyu Paquebot Covers
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Cancel
Date |
Country of
Stamp |
Comments |
Price |
PIC |
| Paquebot |
Naha
57.8.15 |
US |
USNS Bald Eagle |
$18.00 |
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| Paquebot |
Naha
58.6.6 |
US |
US3-9 |
$18.00 |
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| Paquebot |
Naha
70.7.16 |
US |
SS Pioneer Commander |
$18.00 |
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| Paquebot |
Naha
72.3.20 |
Japan |
SS Shinpozan-Maru |
$16.00 |
#1 |
| Paquebot |
Naha
72.3.20 |
Japan |
SS Shinpozan-Maru |
$16.00 |
#2 |
| Paquebot |
Naha
72.3.20 |
Japan |
SS Shinpozan-Maru |
$16.00 |
#3 |
| Paquebot |
Naha
73(Showa 48).3.23 |
US |
SS Idaho |
$16.00 |
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| Paquebot |
Naha
73.V.22 |
Japan |
SS President Harrison
Post Reversion |
$16.00 |
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| Paquebot |
Naha
75.VI.6 |
US |
SS American Challenger
Post Reversion |
$15.00 |
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| Paquebot |
Naha
79.11.12 |
GB |
SS Bencruachan of Leith
Post Reversion |
$15.00 |
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| Paquebot |
Naha
79.11.19 |
Sweden |
MV Hondo
Post Reversion |
$15.00 |
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| Paquebot |
Naha
79.12.14 |
US |
S.S. Illinois
Post Reversion |
$15.00 |
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| Paquebot |
Naha
80.X.27 |
US |
American Corsair
Post Reversion |
$15.00 |
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Ryukyu Covers
First Day Covers
8-13 Large, Unadr $110 FDC, clean "First Day of Issue - 21 January 1950"
neatly typed at bottom left on front, #1
8-13 Large, Unadr $100 FDC, tone spot bottom edge, #2
8-13 Large, Unadr $110 FDC, #3
8-13 & E1 Small, Adr, Miyako FD $350 FDC, different first day (50.2.1) for both sets
8x2, 10 Large, Unadr $35 FDC, typical upside down 50.1.21 Naha cdc
8a B/6 Small, Unadr $15 FDC, block of 6
13 Large, Unadr $48 FDC, typical upside down 50.1.21 Naha cdc
14 CC-4 (TY A), JPS Cachet, Small/Unadr $50 FDC, J.P.S envelope cachet
14 CC-4 (TY A) + Ryu Univ Ch - Dragon Signed by Seigi Oyama on back
Med/Unadr $50 FDC
14 CC-4 (TY A) + Ryu Univ Ch - Dragon
Med/Unadr $45 FDC, Oyama private cachet
14 Pair, CC-4 (TY A) Med/Addr $55 FDC from Leonard Thoman (RCAT) to Robson Lowe in England
w/ contents (mimeo letter & slip), opened at top,
Oyama Cachet
14 x2, CC-4 (TY A) Med/Unadd $35 FDC, unaddressed
14 B/4, CC-4 (TY A) +Ryu Univ Ch-Dragon
Med/adr $85 FDC, Oyama private cachet, opened at top, w insert
14 B/4, CC-4 (TY A) w Sc 12 Small/adr $70 FDC, redirected
14 B/4, CC-4 (TY A), Med/adr $75 FDC, unsealed
14 B/4, CC-4 (TY A), Med/adr $75 FDC, damage to back flap, Oyama private cachet
14 B/4, CC-4 (TY A), Med/adr $65 FDC, Oyama private cachet, to San Francisco
14 x4, CC-4 (TY A) +Ryu Univ Ch-Dragon
Med/unadr $65 FDC, Oyama private cachet, 2 vertical pairs of 14
14 CC-4 (TY B) Med/Unadr $65 FDC with S. Oyama Ryukyu Univ Ch - Dragon, minor variety stamp,
blotch under first "U" in "RYUKYUS"
14 CC-4 (TY B) Med/Unadr $55 FDC with S. Oyama Ryukyu Univ Ch - Dragon
14 CC-4 (TY B) Med/Unadr $50 FDC with S. Oyama Ryukyu Univ Ch - Dragon
14 CC-4 (TY B) Small/Unadr $45 FDC with S. Oyama Ryukyu Univ Ch - Dragon
14 CC-4 (TY B) Small/Unadr $35 FDC with S. Oyama Ryukyu Univ Ch - Dragon, enveloped creased
14 Pair, CC-4 (TY B) Med/Unadr $55 FDC
14 Pair, CC-4 (TY B) Med/Adr $45 FDC, vertical margin pair, no cachet
14 Pair, CC-4 (TY B) Med/Unadr $45 FDC, horizontal right margin pair, no cachet
14 Pair, CC-4 (TY B) Med/Unadr $45 FDC, horizontal left margin pair, no cachet
14 Pair, CC-4 (TY B) Med/Adr $40 FDC, horizontal margin pair, envelope creased
15 Med/Unadr/CC-5(Naha) $30 FDC, Naha CC5, Oyama cachet, stamp not canceled
15 Small/Adr/CC-5(Naha) $70 FDC, Naha 19.2.51 cds on 14, CC on 15, Oyama cachet
15 Pair, Med/Unadr/CC-5(Naha) $55 FDC, Naha 19.2.51 cds off stamps & CC on stamps, #1
15 Pair, Med/Unadr/CC-5(Naha) $55 FDC, Naha 19.2.51 cds off stamps & CC on stamps, #2
15 Pair, Med/Unadr/CC-5(Naha) $40 FDC, Naha 19.2.51 cds off stamps & CC on stamps, #3
15 Pair, Med/Unadr/CC-5(Naha) x5 $150 FDC, Naha 19.2.51 cds off stamps & CC on stamps, 5 covers
15 B/4 Med/Unadr/CC-5(Naha) $75 FDC, Naha CC5, Oyama cachet, #1
15 B/4 Med/Unadr/CC-5(Naha) $75 FDC, Naha CC5, Oyama cachet, #2
15 B/4, CC-5 Naha, Med/Unadr $75 FDC, Naha 19.2.51 cds
15 B/4, CC-5 Naha, Med/Adr $70 FDC, Naha 19.2.51 cds, addressed to Mrs. Potter, No 1
15 B/4, CC-5 Naha, Med/Adr $70 FDC, Naha 19.2.51 cds, addressed to Mrs. Potter, No 2
15 B/4, CC-5 Naha, Med/Adr $75 FDC, Naha 19.2.51 cds, addressed to Mrs. Potter, No 3
15 B/4, CC-5 Naha, Med/Adr $75 FDC, Naha 19.2.51 cds, addressed to Mrs. Potter, No 4
15 x4, CC-5 Naha, Med/Unadr $70 FDC, Naha 19.2.51 cds, w vertical pairs
15 on piece with CC-5(Naha) $15 FDC
18 CC6 (Naha), CH3a, Unadr, med $50 FDC, official cachet and commem cancel, 18 & C4 (16y)
18 x2 CC6 (Naha), Adr, med $65 FDC, 18 x2 & C4 x2 (32y)
18 B/4 CC6 (Naha), CH3a, Unadr, med $75 FDC, block of 4, official cachet and commem cancel, No 1
18 x4 CC6 (Naha), CH3a, Unadr, med $80 FDC, block of 4, official cachet and commem cancel, 2 pairs of 18
18 CC6 (Naha), CH3a, Unadr, med $25 FDC, official cachet and commem cancel,
vertical fold and creases
18 B/4 CC6 (Naha), Adr, med $60 FDC, block of 4, vertical crease down middle
18 x10 CC6 (Naha), Adr, large $165 FDC, 18 x10, CC6 x2, addressed to Hawaii, #1
18 x10 CC6 (Naha), Adr, large $165 FDC, 18 x10, CC6 x2, addressed to Hawaii, #2
18 CC6 (Naha), Unadr, med $30 FDC
18 CC6 (Naze), Adr, large $60 FDC, domestic cover, seldom seen CC6 Naze
18 Pair CC6 (Naha), Unadr, med $40 FDC
19-26 Small/Adr, CH $375 FDC, 19-21 on one unaddressed FDC, others on separate
pencil addressed airmail FDC (5), 6 covers total
19 B/4 Small/Unadr, CH $12 FDC
19-21 Small/Unadr, JPS CH $24 FDC, JPS envelope cachet
19-21 Very Small/Adr, CH $22 FDC, very small emvelope
19-21 Small/Adr, CH $18 FDC
19-21 Medium/Unadr, CH $18 FDC
22-26 Med/Adr, CH $425 FDC, high values (22-6) on one addressed FDC
22 Medium/Unadr, CH $28 FDC
23 Medium/Unadr, CH $24 FDC
27-8 S/Unadr/CC-11/CH6b $8 FDC
27-8 S/Unadr/CC-11 $10 FDC
27-8 S/Unadr/CC-11 x5 $40 FDC, as above, x5
27-8 S/Unadr/CC-11/CH6a&b $10 Envelope cachet with
Perry's portrait FDC
27-8 Med/Unadr/CC-11 $18 Envelope cachet, 27 block/4, 28 pair
27-8x2 Large/Adr/CC-11, CH6a & CH6b $20 Large enveope, 27-8 x2 + C4 cover to US
27 S/Adr/CC-11, CH $12 FDC, Inter Island,
APO 239 backstamp
27 x2, 28 x4 S/Adr w C-11 & CH6a $15 FDC
27 x2, 28 x4 (2 Pairs) S/Adr w C-11 $16 FDC, Mississippi envelope cachet
Kadena cxl, rough condition
27 x2, 28 x4 (2 Pr) S/Adr C-11 & CH6b $15 FDC
27 B/6, 28 B/6 L/Adr w C-11, Ch6b $26 FDC, large envelope, address to US
no cachet, creased on right
27 Pair + 28 B4+1 M/Adr Kadena cxls $25 FDC set on 2 covers to US
29 x7 + 20 Large/Adr/CC12/CH7 $24 FDC
29 x8 Sm/Adr/CC12/CH7 $25 FDC, CH7 on back
29 S/Unadr/CC12/CH7 $9 FDC
29 S/Unadr/CC12/CH7 $10 FDC, RSC envelope cachet (brown) Ch7 (Type I) on front
29 S/Unadr/CC12/CH7 $10 FDC, RSC envelope cachet (brown) Ch7 (Type I) on back
29 S/Unadr/CC12/CH7 $12 FDC, RSC envelope cachet (pink) Ch7 (Type I) on front
29 S/Unadr/CC12/CH7 $10 FDC, RSC envelope cachet (pin) Ch7 (Type I) on back
29 S/Unadr/CC12/CH7 $14 FDC, RSC envelope cachet (pink) Ch7 (Type II) on front
30 S/Unadr/CC/CH $12 FDC, envelope cachet
30 (x2) S/Adr/CC/CH $10 FDC, addressed to Maryland
30 x8 Sm/Adr/CC/CH $25 FDC, CH on back
31 S/Unadr/OC $40 FDC, Naha cds in dark blue (error)
31 S/Unadr/OC $9 FDC, franked with 10 and 31
31(x2) S/Adr/OC $10 FDC, address label
31 B/4 S/Adr/OC $10 FDC
31 B/4 (x2) S/Adr/OC $12 FDC
31 B/8 S/Adr/OC $14 FDC
31 & 32-3 S/Adr/OC $18 FDC, 2 covers, 32-3, addressed
31 & 32-3 S/Adr/OC $18 FDC, 2 covers, 31 addressed, 32-3, unadr, envelope cachet
35 S/Unadr/OC/CC on front $11 FDC, envelope cachet (hands)
35 S/Unadr/OC/CC on front $10 FDC, envelope cachet (stylized trees)
35 S/Unadr/OC/CC on front - x5 $40 FDC, envelope cachet (stylized trees), as above, x5
35 S/Unadr/OC on back $11 FDC
35 (x2) S/Adr/OC $12 FDC, addressed to Maryland
35 (x6) S/Adr/CC/OC $32 FDC, addressed to NJ, 5 copies of 35, 19 (1y) & 23 (10y)
Commemorative Cxl front (x2), Official Cachet back
36-8 S/Unadr/OC, one cover $14 FDC, unaddressed
36-8 S/Unadr/OC, separate cvrs $12 FDC
36-8 S/Adr/OC, separate cvrs $12 FDC, addressed to Maryland
39 CC/CH/S/Unaddr $8 FDC
39 CC/CH/S/Unaddr x5 $32 FDC, as above, 5 covers
39 (x2) CC/CH/S/Addressed $8 FDC
39 (x2) CC/CH/S/Addressed $10 FDC, addressed to Maryland
40 Pair, M/Unadr/OC $12 FDC
41 x12, C4 & C6 tied by CC20 with CH18 $15 FDC, large, address label to US
41 tied by CC20 with CH18 $8 FDC
44-53 Unadr $32 FDC, 44-53 on one cover with $ / B Yen
envelope cachet, Naha english cxls
44-53 Unadr (#1) $30 FDC, 44-53 on two covers with $ / B Yen
envelope cachets, Naha english cxls, #1
44-53 Unadr (#2) $30 FDC, 44-53 on two covers with $ / B Yen
envelope cachets, Naha english cxls, #2
44-53 Unadr (#3) $25 FDC, 44-53 on two covers with JPS (44-9) and Lion
Dog (49-53) envelope cachets, Naha english cxls, #3
44-53 Unadr (#3) x5 $100 FDC, 44-53 on two covers with JPS (44-9) and Lion Dog
(49-53) envelope cachets, Naha english cxls, 5 covers #3x5
44-53 (on 2 cvrs) & 51a-2a Unadr $35 FDC, 44-53 on two covers w/ lion dog
envelope cachet
44-53 & 51a-2a Unadr $40 FDC, 44-53 on one cover per set w/ silver dollar
envelope cachet
44-53 (on 2 cvrs) & 51a-2a Unadr $35 FDC, 44-53 on three covers w/ dollar bill
envelope cachet
44-49 Unadr $8 FDC 1/2 to 5c, B Yen - Dollar envelope cachet
44-49 Unadr $8 FDC, 1/2 to 5c, JPS envelope cachet
44-49 Unadr, as above x5 $35 FDC, 1/2 to 5c, JPS envelope cachet, 5 covers
44-46 Unadr $5 FDC 1/2 to 3c
49-53 Unadr $20 FDC, 5c to $1.00, Lion Dog envelope cachet
49-53 Unadr, as above x5 $90 FDC, 5c to $1.00, Lion Dog envelope cachet, 5 covers
51a-2a Unadr $12 FDC, 25c & 50c gummed, Dollar/Yen envelope cachet
51a-2a Unadr x5 $50 FDC, 25c & 50c gummed, Dollar/Yen envelope cachet, 5 covers
58-62 S/Adr $12 FDC Addressed to J.V. Bush
58-62 S/Unadr $13 FDC As above, unaddressed
58-62 S/Unadr, Chastain Cachet - Shell $14 FDC
58-62 S/Unadr $10 FDC No Cachet
78-80 $8 FDC
86-7 (on one cover),S/Unadr $15 FDC
86 S/Addr $15 FDC, airmail, registered (No 728), to US
86 S/Addr $15 FDC, airmail, registered (No 867), to US
87 S/Addr $18 FDC, airmail, registered (No 764), "Expres" label, to US
87 S/Addr $18 FDC, airmail, registered (No 832), "Expres" label, to US
124 Sept 6 & 7, Unadr/CC $15 FDC, typhoon delayed first day, Sept 6
& 7 FD CC, Scott listed and priced
195a-9a (S/S) on cacheted medium $18 FDC, 5 covers
Combination (Combo*) First Day Covers
151-5 Combo*, L/Unadr $16 FDC, fish, 5 days on one cover,
very light tropical staining
157-61 Combo*, L/Unadr $16 FDC, shells, 5 days on one cover
light tropical staining, #1
157-61 Combo*, L/Unadr $16 FDC, shells, 5 days on one cover, #2
170 Combo**, L/Unadr $16 FDC, postmen, 5 diff PO FD cancels
173-7 Combo*, L/Unadr $16 FDC, crabs, 5 days on one cover
173-7 Combo*, S/Unadr $16 FDC, crabs, 5 days on one cover, "O.S.S" envelope cachet, Naha
173-7 Combo*, S/Unadr $14 FDC, crabs, 5 days on one cover, "O.S.S" envelope cachet, Naha Higashi
185-9 Combo*, L/Unadr $16 FDC, dancers/festival, 5 days on one cover
192 FDC & US C55 $15 Commemorates Ryukyu-Hawaii Immigration
195-9 Combo*, L/Unadr $16 FDC, dancers 5 days on one cover
201-3 Combo* (all on one cover) $12 FDC
*Combo - Stamps in set were issued on different dates. Combo FDCs have all
stamps on one cover with the correct date of issue for each stamp.
**Combo - One stamp but with different PO FD cancels on same cover
Air Mails
C1-3 through C24-8 Special FDC, You select from below. A 20% discount will apply when
Price C1-C28 is ordered as a unit, C29-30 included at no charge
C1-3, small envelope, addressed $235 FDC, opened, letter to Scott Publications from Lt. Thoman
C1-3, small envelope, address label $185 FDC, Miyako, 50.2.15 first day cancels
C1-3, E1, small envelope, addressed $265 FDC, flap not sealed, from Lt. Thoman
C1-3 large (legal) size cvrs (3) $175 FDC, 3 covers, Naha Killer First Day Cancels, unaddressed,
no receiving or back stamps
C1-3 large (legal) size cvrs (3) $175 FDC, 3 covers, Naha Killer First Day Cancels, addressed
no receiving or back stamps
C1-3,E1 large (legal) size cvrs (3) $235 FDC, 3 covers, Naha Killer First Day Cancels, unaddressed,
C1-3 with E1 on all covers, no receiving or back stamps
C1 & 2 large, legal size $100 FDC, 2 covers, Naha Killer First Day Cancels, unaddressed
C3 med size, unaddressed $100 FDC C3 + 10x2, seldom seen cancel, Naha straight line,
bottom element blank
C4-6 Private Cachet front & Offical $185 FDC Registered to NY, air mail envelope
Cachet back, small size
C4-6 Offical cachet front & back, $175 FDC Addressed to Hawaii
small size air mail envelope
C4-6 Offical cachet on back $165 FDC Registered, sddressed to New York, backstamps
small size air mail envelope
C4-6 Official Cachet on front, sm, adr $140 FDC Addressed to NY City
C4-6 Official Cachet on back, sm, adr $145 FDC Addressed to Los Angeles, Philatelic Agency insert
regarding delay in issuance
C4-6 Official Cachet on front, $150 FDC Unaddressed, each stamp on small airmail
unadr, each on small envelope envelope
C4-6 Official Cachet on front, $150 FDC C4 addressed, addtl stamps (8x2,10,14) and OC on back
adr/unadr, each on small envelope C5 & C6 unaddressed
C4-6 Official Cachet on front, $135 FDC "L.A. Westenberger" return address
unadr, each on small envelope
C4-6 Official Cachet on front, $135 FDC Blue & Red "Par Avion" envelopes
unadr, each on small envelope
C4-6 Official Cachet on front, $125 FDC Self-adhesive flaps
unadr, each on small envelope
C4-6 Official Cachet on back, $135 FDC Addressed to Illinois
adr, small opened at top
C4-6 No Official Cachet, adr, small $135 FDC Addressed to Maine with Oct 10, 1951 backstamp
C4-6 Official Cachet on front $75 FDC Addressed to Calif, toning, opened roughly
adr, small opened at top vertical crease at left
C4 Official Cachet on front, Unadr $40 FDC Unaddressed, small envelope
C4,C6 Official Cachet on front, Med, Adr $55 FDC Addressed, medium envelope C4,C6,C3, folded at left
C6 Official Cachet on front, w C1 $50 FDC Addressed, small envelope
C4-6 Official Cachet on front, unadr FDCs (3), multiple stamps, C4x3, C5x2, C6x2, unsealed
each on medium size envelope self-adhesive flaps
C7-8 Envelope Cachet on front, unadr, FDCs (2), each cover with vertical pair
small env, official cachet back $235 (Both sets as a unit)
C7 & C8 CH on back, small, unadr $75 FDC Unaddressed, cachet on bck
C7-C8 CH, sm, reg, adr $85 FDC Registered to PA, small envelope,
backflap folded in and stuck down
C7 & C8 CH, small, adr 2 cvrs $55 FDC Both address to Nebraska
C7 & C8 CH, small, Uadr, 2 cvrs $65 FDC Both covers with vertical pairs, envelop cachet
with official cachets on back
C7 & C8 CH, large, adr 2 cvrs $50 FDC Both address to Indiana
C9-13 CH, small, unadr $42 FDC Small unaddressed, envelope, "CHO" envelope cachet
official cachet on back
C9-13 CH, small, unadr, tone $48 FDC Small unaddressed, envelope, "CHO" envelope cachet
official cachet on back, tone spot bottom middle edge
C9-13 Small, Reg $35 FDC Small registered to US, no cachet
C9-13 Adr $36 FDC Address label, 4 covers
C9-13 Unadr $36 FDC 5 covers each cover with Official Cachet on front
C10 B/4 CH, Med, Adr $12 FDC Official Cachet on front
C14-8 Unadr, Small, C15 Variety $50 FDC Unaddressed, envelope cachet, geese and globe,
C15 has flat head "1" variety (JSCA A15va)
C14-8 Unadr, Small $30 FDC Unaddressed, envelope cachet, geese and globe
C14-8 Unadr, Medium $28 FDC, unaddressed, airmail lable at upper left
C19-23 Unadr $17 FDC, evelope cachet
C19-23 Small, Unadr $15 FDC
C24-8 Small, Unaddr $28 Seldom seen envelope cachet, plane
C24-8 Small, Unaddr $24 Flying Goddess envelope cachet, flying goddess
C24-8 Small, Reg, Addr $24 FDC registered to US, handstamp cachet (FD Issue), backstamp
C24-8 Small, Reg, Addr $24 FDC registered to US, envelope cachet (flying goddess & globe), backstamp
C24-8 Small, Reg, Addr $22 FDC registered to US, envelope cachet (wind god), no backstamp
C24-8 Small, Reg, Addr $22 FDC reg to US, envelope cachet (SPC - flying goddess & plane), no backstamp
C24-8 Small, Reg, Addr $22 FDC registered to US, no envelope cachet, no backstamp
Special Delivery
E1 Pair, Small, Addr $150 FDC addressed in Japanese
Terms Used to describe FDC:
S=Small CC=Commemorative Cancel OC=Official Cachet
CH=Private cached Unadr=Unaddressed Adr=Addressed
Ryukyu FD Metal Engaving Folders
[Folders have the stamp with FD cancel and colored
metal engraved cachet on inside right. - Information
on the stamp is tipped to the inside left side.
Only right side shown, click Here for complete example.
These items are catalogued in FTDD Vol 20, No 3,
July 1988, pages 66-75].
119 $9 Pineapple - Folder
120 $9 Obi - Folder
121 $12 Girl Scout - Folder
124 $10 Olympics - Folder
125-7 $25 Karate 1, 2 & 3 - Folders
125,6 $15 Karate 1 & 2 - Folders
128 $8 Miyara Dunchi - Folder
129 $8 Snake, New Year - Folder
130 $12 Boy Scout - Folder
131 $7 Onoyama Stadium - Folder
132 $10 Samisen - Folder
133 $7 Kin Power Plant - Folder
134 $7 ICY and Okinawa Map - Folder
135 $7 New GRI Building - Folder
119//134 $65 14 different: 119, 120, 121, 124, 125-7,
128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134
Shipment outside the US will require extra postage
charge on metal engravings.
Ryukyu Covers
Last Day Sale/Use B Yen Stamps
Ryukyu Islands Conversion to U.S. Dollars from B Yen. Effective 0001 hours on
September 16, 1958, the U.S. Dollar was established as the only legal tender
authorized to circulate in the Ryukyu Islands. The last day B Yen stamps
could be sold by the government was, therefore, September 15, 1958.
However, a short grace period for the use of B Yen stamps was provided. All
postage and revenue stamps denominated in B Yen were no longer valid for use
after September 20, 1958. Philatelists commemorated these key dates by
creating "Last Day of Sales" covers (September 15, 1958) and "Last Day of Use"
covers (September 20, 1958). During this grace period you sometimes find
covers with mixed franking (B Yen and U.S. Dollar denominated stamps). It is
my experience that the "Last Day of Use" covers are encountered most
frequently. This is followed by the "Last Day of Sales" covers and finally
the mixed franking covers.
Last Day of Sale Covers (September 15, 1958)
Out of Stock
Last Day of Use Covers (September 20, 1958)
1-7, 16B $450 LDU
1-7, 16B $275 LDU, 58.9.22 (Post LDU actually) mixed printing of first
definitive set improper use of B yen stamps in $ stamp period
1,2,42 $30 LDU, 1 B/6, 2 B/8, 42 tied by Naha kanji 58.9.20
8,8a etc $150 LDU Sheet with 8,8a,19-26,31-3,36-8,C4-8,C9-13,43 tied
by Naha 20.9.58 to decortive sheet (10 3/4 x 15 1/4 in)
14 $22 LDU
15 $25 LDU
16,16A,16B $225 (Net) LDU - 16 is 9/9 point, 16A is 8/8 point
19x2 $15 LDU, appears to be different printings of stamp
19-21 $15 LDU, S. Oyama envelope cachet
27-8 $25 LDU
29 $22 LDU
30 $20 LDU
31-3 $25 LDU
34 $20 LDU
36-8 $25 LDU
40 x2 $15 LDU
41 x2 $15 LDU
42 x2 $15 LDU
43 $18 LDU
C4-8 $75 LDU
Ryukyu Covers
Last Day Use Dollar Period Stamps
All covers below have an envelope cachet, Shuri 3.VI.72 circular date cancel and
most a Shuri commemorative cancel. Post reversion covers with mixed franking
of Ryukyu and Japan stamps. Scott number of Ryukyu Islands stamp(s) in parenthesis.
5c (82x2) + 5y $10 LDU/Mixed Franking, dancer, no commemorative cancel
25c (85) + 11y $12 LDU/Mixed Franking, dancer
3c (88) + 11y $10 LDU/Mixed Franking, pine tree - #1
3c (88) + 11y $10 LDU/Mixed Franking, pine tree- #2
3c (88) + 11y $10 LDU/Mixed Franking, pine tree - #3
3c (88) + 11y $10 LDU/Mixed Franking, pine tree - #4
3c (88) + 11y $10 LDU/Mixed Franking, pine tree - #5
1/2c (97) + 19y $10 LDU/Mixed Franking, flower definitive
3c (103) + 30y $14 LDU/Mixed Franking, white bowl
3c (112) + 30y $14 LDU/Mixed Franking, red bowl
3c (117) + 30y $10 LDU/Mixed Franking, NY, dragon
3c (120) + 30y $10 LDU/Mixed Franking, sash
3c (147) + 11y $10 LDU/Mixed Franking, UNESCO
3c (156) + 15y $10 LDU/Mixed Franking, philatelic week
3c (168) + 15y $10 LDU/Mixed Franking, philatelic week
3c (182) + 15y $10 LDU/Mixed Franking, philatelic week
3c (193) + 11y $10 LDU/Mixed Franking, philatelic week - #1
3c (193) + 11y $10 LDU/Mixed Franking, philatelic week - #2
3c (193) + 11y $10 LDU/Mixed Franking, philatelic week - #3
3c (193) + 15y $10 LDU/Mixed Franking, philatelic week
4c (220) + 8y $10 LDU/Mixed Franking, dancer, no commemorative cancel
Ryukyu Covers
First Flight Covers
Below references are to the American Air
Mail Catalogue (AAMC), 5th Ed, Vol 5, 1985
and the Handbook of Ryukyu Postage
Stamps (Tach), K. Tachikawa,
1973.1.22, Tokyo, Japan
Ryukyu Islands Related First Flights
Origin/
AAMC* Tach Price Date Destination
8 6 $395 15.3.48 Naha>PA, 13y rate, small envelope,
Minneapolis AMF 1948 Mar 18 backstamp no
NWA cachet, no fee paid handstamp box
8 6 $285 15.3.48 Naha>St Paul, 13y rate, large envelope,
Minneapolis AMF 1948 Mar 18 backstamp,
NWA cachet, no fee paid handstamp box
8 6 $275 15.3.48 Naha>New York, 13y rate, large envelope
NY Mar 19, 1948 machine cancel backstamp,
First Flight cachet x2
8 6 $365 15.3.48 Naha>New York, 13y rate revised to 16y,
small envelope, NY GPO Mar 19, 1948 backstamp,
no NWA cachet, no fee paid handstamp box
8 6 $265 15.3.48 Naha>San Francisco, 13y rate, large envelope,
no backstamp, very clean
14 Note - $200 49.5.4 Seattle Air Mail Field (May 4, 1949) > Naha (17.5.49)
Noted after Ryukyu Islands Flights #14, AAM Catalogue
20-1 15A-B $30 5.2.54 Tokyo>Naha & Naha>Tokyo (2)
20 15A $18 5.2.29(54) Tokyo>Naha addr to A.J. Paul
20 15A $18 5.2.29(54) Tokyo>Naha addr to E.O. Cooper
21 15B $20 5.2.54 Naha>Tokyo (addressed to US)
21 15B $18 5.2.54 Naha>Tokyo (addressed to Tokyo)
22-3 16A-B $35 5.2.55 Naha>Hong Kong & HK>Naha (2)
22 16 $22 5.2.55 Naha>Hong Kong
23 16B $20 5.2.55 Hong Kong>Naha
23 16B $20 5.2.55 Hong Kong>Naha - another copy
34,37,39 $28 1~20.9.60 Naha>Taipei/Tokyo/Manila (3 FFCs)
34 20B $12 1.9.60 Naha>Taipei, Oyama, Taipei 1.IX.60 backstamp
34 20B $10 1.9.60 Naha>Taipei, Sera, Taipei 8.IX.60 backstamp
36 19A $20 4.9.60 Tokyo>Naha, Japan Sc 646 x2 + with Comm Cxl
36 19A $12 4.9.60 Tokyo>Naha, Japan Sc 678 x2
37 19B $15 4.9.60 Naha>Tokyo, NWA Label, Sc 55 & 56
37 19B $15 4.9.60 Naha>Tokyo, NWA Label, Sc 55 & 64
37 19B $15 4.9.60 Naha>Tokyo, NWA Label, Sc 57 & 64
37 19B $15 4.9.60 Naha>Tokyo, NWA Label, Sc 59 x2
37 19B $15 4.9.60 Naha>Tokyo, NWA Label, Sc 59 & 64
37 19B $10 4.9.60 Naha>Tokyo, no NWA Label, Sc 59 & 64
39 21 $16 20.9.60 Naha-Manila, 1 cancel
39 21 $18 20.9.60 Naha-Manila, 2 cancels, 16.9 & 20.9, NWA label
39 21 $16 20.9.60 Naha-Manila, 2 cancels, 2 cancels, 16.9 & 20.9
42 22 $20 17.11.60 Osaka>Naha, JAL Label
42 22 $22 17.11.60 Osaka>Naha, no JAL Label
46 26A $10 9.2.61 Osaka>Naha, #1
46 26A $10 9.2.61 Osaka>Naha, #2 (different stamps)
47 26B $12 9.2.61 Naha>Osaka
48 27 ~Sold~ 13VII61 Taipei-Naha
90 $50 17.5.68 Naha>Kwajlein (May 17 backstamp) - John Head
92 $50 17.5.68 Naha>Guam (May 18 Agana receiving stamp) - John Head
94 $50 17.5.68 Naha>Ponape (May 21 backstamp) - John Head
95 $50 17.5.68 Naha>Rota (May 22 backstamp) - John Head
96 $25 17.5.68 Naha>Yap (No Backstamp)
97 $50 17.5.68 Naha>Koror (June 4 backstamp) - John Head
98 $25 17.5.68 Naha>Honolulu (no backstamp) - from John Head
98 46B $30 17.5.68 Naha>Honolulu
101 $55 19.5.68 Kwajalein>Naha
102 46A $18 19.5.68 Honolulu>Naha, booklet pane, No. 1
102 46A $16 19.5.68 Honolulu>Naha, No. 2
102 46A $16 19.5.68 Honolulu>Naha, No. 3
112 56A $15 1.8.69 San Fran>Naha #1
112 56A $15 1.8.69 San Fran>Naha #2
114 57A $18 1.8.69 Honolulu>Naha
115 56B $25 1.8.69 Naha>San Fran
116 57B $25 1.8.69 Naha>Honolulu, 2 stamps
117 58A $25 1.8.69 LA AMF>Naha
120 $25 3.8.69 Agana>Naha
122 $25 4.8.69 Naha>LA AMF
123 $30 4.8.69 Naha>Guam
Post Reversion Flight Covers (first, last, special)**
(1974) 49.3.10 Naha>Tokyo ANA FFC $20 L1011 Tri-Star
1975.3.3 Guam>Naha, F14-222* $22 112 pieces carried
(1977) 52.10.1 Naha>Osaka ANA FFC $18 Tri-Star
1979.7.12 Naha>Taipei NWA $22 "First Mail Flight"
1979.11.21 Naha>Taipei JAA*** FFC $22 Flight departed 79.11.22
1979.12.2 Naha>Taipei JAA*** $20 "First Official Mail Flight"
Flight departed 79.12.3
1980.2.22 Taipei>Naha CAL **** $18 "Reopening Flight" to Oki
* AAMC - American Air Mail Catalogue, Fifth Edition, Volume 5,
Ryukyu Islands Flights, pages 2311-2323 with pricing information
supplemented in 1990.
** Many of these covers were prepared by noted Ryukyu philatelists
A. Nakagawa and Y.T. Tsao
*** JAA - Japan Asia Airline
**** China Airlines
The following FAM Route #46 - Air Micronesia/Continental - may be
of collateral interest, none are in or out of Okianwa.
F46-5a $18.00 Koror>Agana, 68.5.17 - #1
F46-5a $18.00 Koror>Agana, 68.5.17 - #2
F46-5a $25.00 Koror>Agana, 68.5.17 - #3 No Yap transit cancel
F46 (J-1418b) $25.00 Saipan>Guam, 68.5.16
F46 $25.00 Truk>Guam, 68.5.18
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Ryukyu Islands
Ryukyu Pre-War Material
Pre-1945
"Ryukyu - Naha" revenue, mint, $25 hinged / poor condition on gum side
Shinyo-Maru IJ Sea Post 10.8.28 $80 Return Address - Okinawa Ken, Nakagami-gun,
Addressed to Yokohama Shindo-ni 151 Banchi, Mr. Tamashiro
Taiwan to Fukuoka 6.10.9 test flight $55 May have transited Okinawa, return leg, see FTDD 19:4 at p88
Taiwan to Fukuoka 6.10.9 test flight $30 As above but post card, return leg, see FTDD 19:4 at p88, #1
Taiwan to Fukuoka 6.10.9 test flight $30 As above but post card, return leg, see FTDD 19:4 at p88, #2
WWII Era Forms - Non Philatelic
Ration Coupon Form, Showa 18 (1943), several coupons not present $75.00
WWII Era Forms - Telegraph Transaction Forms
Out of Stock
Pre-WWII Forms - Telephone Payment From
Out of stock
Japanese Large Commemorative Cancels (Sera Numbers for SC1 & SC2)
Sera SC-1. Showa 9(1934).6.5, Naha, Naminoue Shrine, First Day $110.00
Sera SC-2. Showa 9(1934).12.17, Shuri Castle, not First Day $110.00
Showa 3(1928) -- 6 post cards cto with Ryukyu Island POs, large
commemorative cancels for Hirohito's Enthronemnt $185.00
as above, Naha, 3.11.14 $35.00 #1
as above, Naha, 3.11.14 $35.00 #2
Japanese Small Commemorative Cancels
(See FTDD Vol 8, No 1, April, 1976)
Showa 10(1935).10.8 Naha, Air Route between Japan and Taiwan $60.00
Showa 11(1936).11.3 Naha, Commerce & Industry Fair #1 $60.00
Showa 11(1936).11.3 Naha, Commerce & Industry Fair #2 $65.00
Showa 11(1936).11.3 Naha, Commerce & Industry Fair x2 $75.00 front & back of PC
Showa 11(1936).12.23, Naha, Wireless Telephone, Kagoshima-Naha $60.00
Showa 12(1937).5.15 Naha, Reservist Association Convention #1 $55.00 light tropical stains
Showa 12(1937).5.15 Naha, Reservist Association Convention #2 $65.00
Showa 12(1937).6.29 Naha, Okinawa Air Defense Drill $65.00
Showa 12(1937.11.3) Naha, Telephone Office Building, Foxing $55.00
Showa 13(1938).3.19 Yaeyama, Agricultural School Building #1 $65.00
Showa 13(1938).3.19 Yaeyama, Agricultural School Building #2 $65.00
Pre-1945 - Post Cards and Covers with Okinawa Cancels
1918 -- Naha, Taisho 7(1918).10.10 $20.00
1926 -- Naha, Taisho 15(1926).7.27 $20.00
1928 -- 1 post card, as above, Okinawa Iriomote, 3.11.14 $35.00
1928 -- 1 post card, as above, Okinawa Kume-shima, 3.11.11 $45.00
1928 -- 1 post card, as above, Okinawa Miyako-shima, 3.11.13 $35.00
1929 -- Naha, 4.12.14 on 3s cover to Osaka $40.00
1930 -- Naha, 5.2.6 on 3s cover to Osaka $40.00
1931 -- Naha, 6.2.20 on 6s cover to Tokyo $50.00 "Shin Ten" handstamp
1931 -- Shuri, 6.1.5 on 1 1/2 sen postal card, crease at top $30.00
1933 -- Naha 8.7.23, file holes at bottom, light fold right $35.00
1934 -- Naha New Year machine cancel, 9.1.1, 1 1/2 sen pc $24.00 #1
1934 -- Naha New Year machine cancel, 9.1.1, 1 1/2 sen pc $24.00 #2
1934 -- Naha New Year machine cancel, 9.1.1, 1 1/2 sen pc $24.00 #3
1934 -- Naha 9.7.5 machine cancel on 1 1/2 sen pc $20.00
1934-5 -- Naha 9 & 10 machine cances on 1 1/2 sen pcs (5) $75.00 Different dates (5)
1935 -- Naha New Year machine cancel, 10.1.1, 1 1/2 sen stamp $24.00
1935 -- Naha 10.5.1, post card franked w 1 1/2 sen stamp,clean $38.00
1935 -- Naha 10.5.28 on 1 1/2 sen pc to Osaka $24.00
1936 -- Kumejima 11.4.29, 1 1/2 sen postal card, clean $40.00
1937 -- Naha, Showa 12(1937).2.8, Naha Sanwa Bank $30.00 PC records bank transaction
1937 -- Okinawa Yanabaru, Showa 12(1937).5.25 $20.00 Okinawa, Yonabaru? or Maehara?
1938 -- Naha 13 (1938).1.1, 2 sen postal $25.00
1942 -- Naha 17.5.22 Naha cancel on 1 1/2 sen pc to Osaka $20.00
Pre-1945 - Picture Post Cards
ca 1909 -- Aikwa Kindergarten Shuri, Liuchiu Islands -- $80.00
(unused color picture post card)
ca 1931 -- Indistinct cancel - probably not Okinawa cancel - $25.00
Okinawa scene, collotype printed, 20 III 31 dated
message to Germany, card has damaged areas
1932 -- Nago?, Showa 7(1932).10.15 "Weaving of Oshimatsumugi" $70.00 (collotype image)
1934 -- Naha, Showa 9(1934).7.30, Naha Christian Church $70.00 (collotype image)
ca 1940 -- Shurei-mon - unused picture post card -- $15.00
ca 1940 -- Gajimaru Tree - unused picture post card -- $18.00
Japan Postal Cards Into Okinawa
Showa 12 (1937).1.1 1 1/2 sen on PPC to Okinawa $20.00
Showa 13 (1938).1.1 2 sen PC to Okinawa $25.00
Showa 14 (1939).6.1 2 sen PC to Okinawa + $25.00
companion Helmet Mil Envelope to Okinawa
Showa 15 (1940).7.11 2 sen PC, Tokyo
to Okinawa creases at bottom $25.00
Showa 15 (1940).9.20 2 sen PC to Okinawa,
strong diagonal crease (vertical) $25.00
WWII era Military PPC - picture of river
and boat on back $15.00
Undated/canceled 3s PC into Okinawa $15.00
Ryukyu Miscellaneous
Martial Arts  in Ryukyu Philately.
Follow this link to my web page which features philatelic
and other material related to the martial arts on Okinawa.
Postal Services & Telegraph Forms
Certification of Contents (Ni-yo Sho-me) [See FTDD 14:4 at page 114]
20y (33), Miyako 57.6.6 single + folded sheet #1 $45.00
20y (33), Miyako 57.6.6 single + folded sheet #2 $45.00
20y (33), Miyako 58.1.10 single + folded sheet $45.00
20y (C10), Miyako 58.1.24 folded sheet $35.00
20y (C10), Miyako 58.4.29 folded sheet $35.00
20y (C10), Miyako 58.4.30 folded sheet #1 $35.00
20y (C10), Miyako 58.4.30 folded sheet #2 $35.00
20y (C10), Miyako 58.5.19 folded sheet $35.00
20y (C10), Miyako 58.5.19 folded sheet $35.00
Receipts for Parcels
Receipt for Parcel, 25c (68.7.--) $7.00
" as above, x5 $20.00
Telegrams
Out of Stock
Bulk Mail Receipts
1954 - Miyako bulk mail receipt, 10 yen, 54.12.17 cancel, 9x14 cm $20.00
International Reply Coupons
Tachikawa RC3, mint & used (69.10.31) $14.00
Tachikawa RC3, mint $8.00
Tachikawa RC3, mint, x5 $25.00
Tachikawa JC3, used, 43(1968).3.11 $8.00
Tachikawa JC3, used, 68.3.29 $10.00
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Reference Books (Philatelic and Otherwise)
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The Ryukyu Philatelist (April 1950)
Total Price: $100.00
This unit contains three publications dating from early 1950. They were all published in Okinawa by a group of American Ryukyu collectors. Each are staple bound and mimeographed front and back on 8 x 10 1/2 inch paper.
- The Ryukyu Philatelist, Volume I, Number 2, April 1950, Whole Number 2, 4 pages. The organization notes it is formally established as the "Okinawa Chapter, Pentagon Philatelic Society" and current member ship is 33 (27 American and 3 Filipino regular members and 3 Okinawan associates. In this publication you find well know names such as Leonard Thoman, 1st Lt. Leonard J. Mills and Elmer D. Rastorfer.
- Okinawa Chapter, Pentagon Philatelic Society, Okinawa - Stamp Collecting, 21 April 1950,by Lt. T. F. Kent, 3 pp. A discussion of stamp collecting in general with no reference to the Ryukyu Islands stamps.
- A Short Account of the Postage Stamps of the Ryukyus, by R. P. Alexander, 5 pp. Designated "Page No. 26-30." This paper was prepared by Mr. Alexander for "our members" indicating he was on Okinawa at the time and a member of the organization. In this article he discusses the first and second printing of the first Ryukyuan issues (Scott 1a-7a and 1-7) noting that "...shortly before Christmas 1949... only about 100 complete sets remained unsold at the Philatelic Agency." Also discussed are the third issue (Scott 8-13) and the first airmails (Scott C1-3). Mr. Alexander characterized all these issues as "purely local issues"... "Until such time as they are used to carry the mail outside the confines of the Ryukyus."
To see the first page of each item, click here.
Condition: All three items are in very good condition. The paper is brown but has no tears, foxing, toning or stains Price of all: $100.00
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Ryukyu Islands, 10 Yen Surcharge
Price: $30.00
This appears to be an off-print of an article by Nina S. Thomas titled "Ryukyu Islands, 10 Yen Surcharge," published in The Postal Bell a publication of the Japanese-American Philatelic Society. The article is in staple bound on 8 x 10 size paper and is 10 pages long. While the article is undated, it appears to be from the mid-1950s. An early and comprehensive discussion of the three stamps in the 16 series. It discusses the different font types used in 16 and 16A and identifies them as type A and type B (without calling them 8pt and 9pt). It presents a layout of the sheets for the 16 (called the "Naha" printing) and the 16A (called the "Higa" printing due to his han at the top of the sheet) and contains a listing of varieties in each of the three printings.
To see the front cover, click here.
Condition: The pamphlet is in Very Good condition. No marking or staining. The bottom of the back cover has come loose from the staple. 1955090613a Price: $30.00
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An Instant Ryukyu Philatelic Reference Library
Total Price: $190.00 (US Book Rate Included)
- Ryukyus Handbook, Philatelic and Historic, M. Sera, Book in Fine condition owner's bookplate inside front cover, dust jacket in Fair Condition with tears, pieces missing and soiling.
- Specialized Catalogue of the Postal Issues of the Ryukyu (Liu Ch'iu) Islands, Issued Under United States Administration), Part I, Postal Stationery of the Gunto Governments, 1945-1951, Ryukyu Philatelic Specialisits Society, 1978, 88 pp. The definitive guide to the provisional postal stationery of the Ryukyu Islands. This material is not listed in the Scott Specialized catalogue.
- Specialized Catalogue of the Postal Issues of the Ryukyu (Liu Ch'iu) Islands, Issued Under United States Administration), Part II, Postal Stationery of the Central Government, 1948-1972, Ryukyu Philatelic Specialist Society, 1979, 222 pp. The definitive guide to the postal stationery of the Ryukyu Islands. Contains detailed information on the postal stationery listed in the Scott Specialized as well as other non-Scott listed material. An essential reference for the Ryukyu postal stationery collector.
- Specialized Catalogue of the Postal Issues of the Ryukyu (Liu Ch'iu) Islands, Issued Under United States Administration), Part III, The Nansei Shoto Provisional Postage Stamp, Ryukyu Philatelic Specialist Society, 1973, 148 pp. A comprehensive catalogue of Ryukyu Island provisional stamps issued in the four Ryukyu Gunto governments immediately following World War II until 1951.
Condition: Unless noted otherwise, all items are in Very Good to Fine condition. Price of all: $225.00
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Sera, Minoru
Oyama, Seigi (Introduction on Dust Jacket)
Thomas, Nina S. (Philatelic Advisor):
Ryukyus Handbook, Philatelic and Historic, Tokyo, printed by the Radiopress Tokyo, 1962,8vo, gray cloth, blue lettering on front cover and spine, dust jacket designed by Masayoshi Adaniya containing bingata design, title page illustration by Shin Isagawa, small (3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in) errata sheet with 7 corrections inserted loose, 238 pp. Detailed information (with 100+ illustrations) on Okinawan stamps, covers, postal stationery, postal rates, seals, cancels and revenue stamps. Philatelic material is placed in a historical context. A must for the basic Ryukyu philatelic reference library and a gold mine of information for the serious Ryukyu philatelist/researcher. A valuable resource even for the non-stamp collector. Provides a wealth of information on the culture and history of Okinawa and the Ryukyu Islands. Often the front and back boards of this book are found with moderate to sever warping. Inside the backflap of the dust jacket there is an introduction of the book by Seigi Oyama.
Available Copies:
- $115.00. Condition: Book. Very Good+. Clean with no markings except for owner's signature on front free page. Minor warping of the front and back covers. Original errata sheet present. Dust Jacket: Good Very. Clean with only a couple of small tears and minor edge scrapes. The book is seldom found with a dust jacket in this condition. To see the dust jacket, click here.
- $95.00. Condition: Book. Very Good+. Clean with no markings. Original errata sheet present. Dust Jacket: Good. Clean with moderate edge scrapes and tears. Very minor warping of the front and back covers. To see the dust jacket, click here.
- $65.00. Condition: Book. Very Good. Clean. "Withdrawn" handstamps on front free paper and inside back cover. Small handstamp number at bottom of the dedication page. No other library treatments or markings. Facsimile of errata sheet included. No warping of the front and back covers. Dust Jacket: Poor. Heavy edge scrapes and large tears and smaller pieces missing. Large area on back of dust jacket repaired with clear tape. To see the dust jacket, click here.
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Schoberlin, Melvin
Ryukyu Islands, Lists of Post Office, Under the Administration of the United States Government (1948-1961), Philadelphia and Yokosuka, Mogollan Press, 1962, printed for distribution with Japanese Philately, 6 x 8 1/2 in (8vo-small), softcover (staples), 18 pp. This pamphlet contains a listing of Ryukyu Island post offices during the period from 1945-1961. Opening day and closing day are listed along with the Japanese characters.
Conditon: Fine condition. #1962020621b - $20.00
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Peterson, Robert C.
Templeton, J.C. (Jake) (photography):
The Ryukyu Collectors Club Bulletin (An "International Unit of Jack Knight Air Mail Society"), Vols 5:4 - 12:3, November 1965 ~ October 1972, 4to, stable bound. A total of 26 issues during this period. If not complete, a near complete run of issues.
Included is The Ryukyu Collectors Club Catalogue of the Stamp Issues of the Government of the Ryukyu Islands which is composed of:
RCC Bulletin Source
Feb 66 9 pages pp 110 to 118
May 66 6 pages pp 113 to 118
Aug 66 16 pages pp 103 to 118
Nov 66 10 pages pp 109 to 118
Feb 67 13 pages pp 102 to 114
For a listing of the issues, click here.
Condition: Good-Very Good. Wrinkling and creases, especially on the front and back pages. Stapled bound and restapled. Price: $110.00 (1965070324)
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Schoberlin, Melvin
A Study of Major Errors of the Ryukyu Islands Plus A Thimbleful of History, Philadelphia, American Philatelic Society, Inc, 1965, "An A.P.S. Handbook Publication" which is a reprint of the article published in The American Philatelist, 8vo, paper wraps, 24 pp. The pamphlet is divided into two parts. Part I (pages 1-11) gives a brief history of the Ryukyu Islands and provides information on the pre-central government postal system. Important stampless and provisional stamp covers and a Miyako bulk mail receipt are pictured and discussed. Part II (pages 12-24 is titled "Major Errors of the Ryukyu Islands." The first 7 pages of this part deal with the Scott 16 series. This section also discusses counterfeits and the Gushikawa forgeries of Scott 16. The balance of the section covers errors in Scott 56 (missing red), C14. C19 and a sheet of 91 missing the top inscription and printer's inscription at the bottom.
Condition: Fine condition. #1965070324b - $35.00
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Ganzfchen Katalog - Japan, teil 4, Ryukyu.
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| Arbeitsgemeinschaft Japan im Bund deutscher Philatelisten, 1966 |
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Handbook of Ryukyu Postage Stamps
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| 1973, Japanese Philatelic Society, Inc. |
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| Kenkichi Tachikawa, author, Japan Philatelic Society, Ltd, Japan, 1973, small 8vo (8 1/2 x 9 in), soft cover, Japanese language, heavily illustrated 176 pp. |
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Schoberlin, Melvin
Askins, Arthur L-F. (editior):
Handbook and Specialized Catalogue of the Postal Issues of the Ryukyu (Liu Ch'iu) Island (Issued under United States Administrations), Part I, Postal Stationery of the Gunto Governments (1945-51), The Ryukyu Philatelic Specialist Society, LTD (RPSS), Berkeley, California, 1978, 8 1/2 x 11 in (8vo), softcover, 85 pp. The definitive catalogue of Ryukyu Island postal stationery issued in the four Ryukyu Gunto governments immediately following World War II until 1948. The catalogue contains comprehensive listings, illustrations, tables, production quanties and background information on the postal stationery that was issued by the four Gunto governments during the rather brief transation period before establishment of the central government (Government of the Ryukyu Islands). This is the only comprehensive listing of this philatelic material which is not catalogued in the Scott Specialized Postage Stamp catalogue. As with all RPSS catalogues, values are not assigned. This is an invaluable resource for a Ryukyu Islands philatelic library.
Conditon: Fine condition. #1978020614a - Price: $35.00
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Schoberlin, Melvin
Askins, Arthur L-F:
Handbook and Specialized Catalogue of Postal Issues of the Ryukyu (Liu Ch'iu) Islands (Issued Under United States Administrations), Part II, 1948-72 Postal Stationery of the Central Governments, Berkeley, CA, the Ryukyu Philatelic Specialist Society, Ltd, 8 1/2 x 11 in (8vo), softcover, 222 pp. The definitive catalogue of Ryukyu Islands postal stationery issued between 1948 -1972. The catalogue contains numerous illustrations, tables, printing quantities and specialized listings of this philatelic material. While the regular postal cards are listed in Scott Specialized catalogue, this catalogue includes them in far greater detail. In addition it lists postal stationery not found in Scott such as cash registration envelopes, official business envelopes, official business postal cards, official business air postal cards and election cards. A key reference for this philatelic material.
Fine Condition. #1979040407ac - Price: $50.00
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Askins, Arthur L-F.
MacLellan, George W.:
Specialized Catalogue of the Postal Issues of the Ryukyu (Liu Ch'iu) Island (Issued under United States Administrations), Part III, The Nansei Shoto Provisional Postage Stamps (1945-1948) and Provisional Revenue Issues (1945-1948), Third Edition, Revised, Updated, and Expanded, The Ryukyu Philatelic Specialist Society, LTD (RPSS), Berkeley, California, 1997, large 8vo (8 1/2 x 11 in), softcover, 180 pp. A comprehensive catalogue of Ryukyu Island provisional stamps issued in the four Ryukyu Islands Guntos (Amami, Okinawa, Miyako & Yaeyama) immediately following World War II through 1948. An extensive section is also provided on the Kume Jima postage stamp. The catalogue contains comprehensive listings, illustrations, tables, production quantities (not known on many) and background information on the postage stamps that were issued by the four Gunto governments during the rather brief transition period before establishment of the central government (Government of the Ryukyu Islands). Detailed information is also provided on imitation and counterfeit items. While these stamps are listed Scott Specialized Postage Stamp Catalogue the detail and extensive documentation found in this catalogue make it an indispensable reference. The in depth philatelic history documented in the catalogue is an invaluable reference for postal history of this period also. As with all RPSS catalogues, values are not assigned. However, the catalogue ends with an very important "Rarity Scale" section. Here each provisional stamp (except for several of the Yaeyama stamps) is rated from R1 (rarest) to R7. The rarity scale is based upon a table of known quantities which accompanies the stamp by stamp listing.
Condition: As New. #1997060419 - Price: $70.00
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Schoberlin, Melvin
Askins, Arthur L-F. (revisions, updates and expansions):
Specialized Catalogue of the Postal Issues of the Ryukyu (Liu Ch'iu) Island (Issued under United States Administrations), Part III, The Nansei Shoto Provisional Postage Stamps, The Ryukyu Philatelic Specialist Society, LTD (RPSS), Berkeley, California, 1973, 1st Edition
Condition: Fine condition. #1973040407c - Price: $30.00
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Various
Askins, Arthur L-F. (preface)
Vogel, Nobu (translation):
Specialized Catalogue of the Postal Issues of the Ryukyu (Liu Ch'iu) Island (Issued under United States Administrations), Part VII, Documents and Specialized Monographs, 1981~1988, The Ryukyu Philatelic Specialist Society, LTD (RPSS), Berkeley, California, 1/2 x 11 in (8vo), softcover. The following Fascicle (separate volumes) of this series are offered as a unit.
- Fascicle 1 -- War Diary of Military Government Detachment B-101-X (Subsequently Kume Shima District Military Government), 1981, 40 pp.
- Fascicle 2 -- Immediate Postwar History of the Okinawa Postal Administration, 1982, 48 pp.
- Fascicle 3 -- History of the Development of the Communications Service in Amami Oshima After It's Separation from Japan, 1983, 55 pp.
- Fascicle 4 -- Mikako Island Postal History During and After the War, 1985, 30 pp.
- Fascicle 5 -- Battle Records of the Former Communications Employees of Okinawa: Kume Shima Post Office Portion, 1988, 35 pp
Conditon: Fine condition. #1981040407d - Price: $65.00
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Shigemura, Kuniyoshi (Fascicle 3)
Tomiyama, Jojin (Fascicle 4)
Kikuzato, Kyobun (Fascicle 5)
Askins, Arthur L-F. (preface)
Vogel, Nobu (translation):
Specialized Catalogue of the Postal Issues of the Ryukyu (Liu Ch'iu) Island (Issued under United States Administrations), Part VII, Documents and Specialized Monographs --
Fascicle 3 - History of the Development of the Communications Service in Amami Oshima After its Separation from Japan;
Fascicle 4 - Miyako Island Postal History During and After the War; and
Fascicle 5 - Battle Records of the Former Communications Emploees of Okinawa, Kumeshima Post Office Portion, The Ryukyu Philatelic Specialist Society, LTD (RPSS), Berkeley, California, 1983, 1985, 1988, 8 1/2 x 11 in (8vo), softcover, Fascicle 3 - 55 pp, Fascicle 4 - 30 pp, and Fascicle 5 - 35 pp.
This unit has three different publications. Each publication is a translation of documents and recorded history of the post WWII postal activities at Amami Oshima Miyako and Kume Shima. Excellent resource material on the activities of the of these three postal administrations within the Ryukyu Islands during the years immediately after WWII.
Conditon: Fine condition. Price: $18.00 each Fascicle or $45 for all three
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Shiichi, Hirata
Askins, Arthur L-F. (preface)
Vogel, Nobu (translation):
Specialized Catalogue of the Postal Issues of the Ryukyu (Liu Ch'iu) Island (Issued under United States Administrations), Part VII, Documents and Specialized Monographs -- Fascicle 2 -- Immedate Postwar History of the Okinawa Postal Administration, The Ryukyu Philatelic Specialist Society, LTD (RPSS), Berkeley, California, 1982, 8 1/2 x 11 in (8vo), softcover, 48 pp. This book contains the original Japanese language version of Hirata's history of the postwar Okinawa Postal Administration. The document is translated into English. Hirata was the Okinawan official responsible for reestablishing an Okinawan postal system at the conclusion of fighting. His history of this endeavor spans the period from April 1, 1945 through August 1, 1949.
Conditon: Fine condition. #1982020614b - Price: $25.00
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Various Editors:
From the Dragon's Den, Official Publication of the Ryukyu Philatelic Specialist Society, LTD, The Ryukyu Philatelic Specialist Society, LTD (RPSS), Smyrna, Georgia and elsewhere, 1969 through March of 2008, 8 1/2 x 10 3/4 in, softcover. This is the official periodic publication of the RPSS. A complete set from the first issue (1:1, Whole No. 1) through March of 2008 (29:2, Whole No. 90). A total of 90 issues. The first issue is a special reprint issue. The next 8 issues are photo-copies. The issues generally contain 30-40+ pages per issue. The 90 issues, which constitute a complete set up to March 2008, are listed here. Also included in this unit are 2 cumulative indexes. The first is a supplement to Volume 13, No. 1 and covers Volumes 1-12, 1969-1980. The second cumulative index covers Volumes 1-25, 1969-2000.
Heavy Set. Book rate postage to a US address is $20.00. Because of the weight (22lbs) other means of mailing or shipping will be quoted based upon the destination.
Condition: All of the issues are in Very Good or better condition. A few have minor cover damage. #1969090709 nbsp;- Price: $450.00
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Various Editors:
From the Dragon's Den, Official Publication of the Ryukyu Philatelic Specialist Society, LTD, The Ryukyu Philatelic Specialist Society, LTD (RPSS), Smyrna, Georgia and elsewhere, 1982//1987, 8 1/2 x 10 3/4 in, softcover. This is the official periodic publication of the RPSS. There are 58 different issues in this unit. Each issue is loaded with information, studies, comments, etc regarding Ryukyu philately. The issues generally contain 30-40+ pages per issue. The 58 issues present are listed here.
Heavy Unit. Book rate postage to a US address is $14.00. Because of the weight (15 lbs) other means of mailing or shipping will be quoted based upon the destination.
Conditon: All of the issues are in Good or better condition. A few have cover damage but the majority are in Very Good condition. #1979041001 - Price: $185.00
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K. Tachikawa's Ryukyu Exhibit at JAPEX'84
Price: $65.00
Tachikawa, Kenkichi:
Ryukyu Postage Stamps and Covers under U.S. Administration, 1945-72, Tokyo, Japan Philatelic Socitey Foundation, soft covers, 7 x 8 1/2 in, text in Japanese. The pagination is rather complicated. There are 123 pages of black and white half-tone photographic reproductions of Mr. Tachikawa's JAPEX'84 Ryukyu Exhibit. At the front, inserted into the photographic pages and at the rear are 50 numbered pages of introduction and commentary. Some of these pages contain tables and images. In total the book contains 173 pages. The book presents the very specialized Ryukyu collection of Mr. Tachikawa, a foremost authority and scholar of Ryukyu philately. The majority of the illustrations are of covers, some of which are quite rare and seldom seen.
To see the front cover, click here.
Condition: The book is in Fine condition. No marking or staining. The corners are bumped. 1955090613b Price: $65.00
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Bush, Joseph:
A single page (8 1/2 x 11) with color patches showing the color of the various paper types used in the Currency Coversion Provisional Series (Sc 44-53) as they appear under UV light. Excellent basic resource in the study of the 44-53 series. The page was distributed by the noted Ryukyus dealer, J.V. Bush.
Conditon: Fine condition. Price: $12.00
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Maclellan, George:
A loose leaf pamphlet titled The Color, Paper and Perforation Varieties of the 1958 Ryukyu Provisionals, by George Maclellan with photography by J. C. Templeton, Jr. No publisher or publication date is stated. The publication has a color cover, 22 text pages and no back cover. I don't believe it was issued with a back cover. Size is 8 1/2 x 11. An early comprehensive discussion of the 44-53 currency conversion provisional series.
Conditon: Fine condition. Price: $15.00
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| John B. Head Sale Listings (3) |
| J. B. Head, c1988 |
Very Good |
Price: $30.00 |
| Three Ryukyu Islands sale listings featuring a wide variety of choice, seldom seen, Ryukyu material. All are on 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper with thick paper stock covers and staple bound. Text is typewritten and illustrations are in black and white. Items are expertly described and offered at net prices. The three listings are:
- The Rodrigo Sale - 1, 16 pages (12 numbers pages + front and back of the covers contain illustrations and listings).
- The Rodrigo Sale - 2, 18 pages (14 numbers pages + front and back of the covers contain illustrations and listings).
- Special Offers List #5, 16 pages (12 numbers pages + front and back of the covers contain illustrations and listings), with one 1/2 page insert. This list is devoted entirely to stamps of the currency conversion series (Scott 44-53).
The listings are not dated but I believe they are from the 1988~1990 period. The lists are clean. However, they do have some notations and check marks (generally in pencil). To see the covers, click here.
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Other Philatelic Literature and Catalogues are Available, Please email.
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Non Philatelic Literature
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US Government:
Nansei Shoto (Ryukyu Island - Loochoo Islands), A Pocket Guide, US Government, ca 1945 (pre-invasion - April 1, 1945), pamphlet, 2 maps, 9 illustrations (most cartoon type drawings), 4 1/4 x 5 1/4 in, paper wraps, 39 pp (2 blank for "Notes"). Reproduced by 30th engineer Base Top BN. USAFCPBC. No. 5356. This is obviously a pocket guide prepared for troops about to engage in the Nansei Shoto (Okinawa) campaign of WWII. Loaded with basic information and guidance to include an "English into Japanese" section with such terms as "Cease fire!," "If you resist you will be shot!," and "Shut up!." A typical government undertaking. Everything the American GI would need to know for the pending invasion of Okianwa. For more information, click here.
Condition. Very Good. Name in pencil on front cover. Price: Out of Stock
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Yamada, Shinzan:
Shinzan Yamada is a famous Okinawan artist. He designed several Ryukyu Islands stamps to include the Perry Centenary set (Scott 27-8). Yamada published two books reproducing his art:
- Okinawa, Her Beauties and Traditions, No 1, 1952, information here. To order this book, click here.
- The Commodore Perry Centennial Issue, Okinawa, Volume II, 1953, information here. To order this book, click here.
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B Yen (Zone B)
Okinawa / Ryukyu Islands
"Specimens of Military Yen Currency, Area B" B-Yen Booklet.
Contains punched specimen H-A notes for the 10s, 50s, 1y, 5y
10y, 20y and 100y notes (7). Notes are tipped to booklet tabs
at the left side of each note. All notes are crisp uncirculated.
Very Scare. Sold
10s~20y (x100 each)
B-Yen, 10s-20y x100, crisp uncirculated. Except for 5y all packs have
consecutive serial numbers. The 10s pack has two replacement notes.
The 5y unit has 1 substitute note for a missing note (not a replacement
note). Sold
B-Yen, 10 sen - 20 yen, crisp, uncirculated. 5 notes end in 656.
the 6th note (10 yen) ends in 456. Price: $100
B-Yen, 10 sen, Crisp Uncirculated,
Consecutive Serial #s, Pick P63.
1 note $ 4.00
5 notes $18.00
20 notes $40.00 (serial numbers A39xxxxxxA
(example)
B-Yen, 10s, Crisp Uncirculated Pack of 100
with 2 Replacement Notes (H-A) Price: $600.00
B-Yen, 10s, Crisp Uncirculated x100 Price: $325.00 Light stain in right margin of 1st 10 notes,
A03253403A-99A (97 notes) Low Serial #s original band present but broken
A39775765A-7A (3 notes) High Serial #s
B-Yen, 10s (x2), Crisp Uncirculated, Choice
Replacement Notes - H00063608A & 9A Price: $385.00
B-Yen, 50 sen, Crisp Uncirculated,
Consecutive Serial #s, Pick P65.
(Out of Stock)
B-Yen, 1 yen, H-A, Replacement Note, H00069769A, Good,
staining - most evident on the back Price: $150.00
B-Yen, 1 yen, D-D (Japan Printing), Crisp Uncirculated,
Pick 67d Price: $20.00
B-Yen, 1 yen, D-D (Japan Printing), 4 notes - consecutive serial #s
Crisp Uncirculated, Pick P67d Price: $100.00
B-Yen, 1 yen, D-D (Japan Printing), Extra Fine to Almost
Uncirculated, Pick P67d Price: $15.00
B-Yen, 5 yen, A-A, Extra Fine, Pick P69a, high serial number
A25677389A (27,000,000 printed) Price: $30.00
B-Yen, 5 yen, A-A, Crisp Uncirculated, Pick P69a Price: $25.00
B-Yen, 5 yen, B-B, Crisp Uncirculated, Pick P69b Price: $55.00
Lowest amount printed except for 1,000 yen notes
B-Yen, 10 yen, Crisp Uncirculated Price: $ 15.00
B-Yen, 20 yen, Very Good, low number
crease at left, A00145848A Price: $20.00
Military Club (El Peon's Casa - Naha Airmen's Club) chits,
5c, 10c, 25c, c1963 Price: $18.00
For more information on A & B Yen, click here.
High Commissioner Commemorative Medal
Medal Presented by HICOM to US Ambassador in Japan 15 May 1972 $150
Perry Expedition Lithographs and Books
Click here for lithographs and books regarding the Perry Expedition to Japan and Okinawa (1852-4).
Okinawa Related Items
$125.00
A watercolor painting of Okinawan homes. Two tile roof houses surrounded by
a coral fence are depicted. Measures 15 1/2 x 12 in - 30.3 x 40 cm). In the
right hand corner the following is inscription is visible: "Okinawa Shima
1945 - C. Pentz ?." A very realistic image of an Okinawan setting apparently
painted shortly after the American invasion in April of 1945.
Condition. The painting is clean. There is a lightly toned area ca 1/2 inch
around all edges from previous mounting (now unmounted). Tape residue on the
back. The paper is a porous textured medium thickness paper stock.
To see the watercolor painting, click here.
$150.00
Four personalized/vanity Florida license plates with "Okinawa" (1974),
"Ryukyus" (1975), "Naha" (1975 with 1976 sticker) and "Nago" (1975 with
1977 sticker). Very good condition. Normal warping. Picture here.
George C. Baxley, PO Box 807, Alamogordo, NM 88311
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