stanley gibbons sold his stamp business and became a world traveller. visiting japan
he remarked the scarcity of stamp boutiques. however, it is unclear whether he reached Tokio and beyond ... as issues were withdrawn, the IJPO sold the remainder sheets to dealers in japan, and abroad - usually at 25% face value.
his first encounter was no doubt with Takahashi ...
1893 correspondence
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