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CLASSIC STAMPS: Japan

CLASSIC STAMPS: Japan

In 1896 Japan issued four stamps to celebrate the victory in the Japan-Chinese war. The stamps showed a portrait of Emperor Meiji. Todays stamp is the 5 sen issue with a CV of 40 euros for a mint copy.
CLASSIC STAMPS: Japan In 1900 Japan issued a stamp celebrating the Wedding of Crown Prince Yoshihito & Princess Sadako. Todays stamp with a face value of 3 sen, was issued in four different perforation-types with a CV between one and 60 euros for a mint copy.

CLASSIC STAMPS: Japan In 1900 Japan issued a stamp celebrating the Wedding of Crown Prince Yoshihito & Princess Sadako. Todays stamp with a face value of 3 sen, was issued in four different perforation-types with a CV between one and 60 euros for a mint copy.

In 1900 Japan issued a stamp celebrating the Wedding of Crown Prince Yoshihito & Princess Sadako. Todays stamp with a face value of 3 sen, was issued in four different perforation-types with a CV between one and 60 euros for a mint copy.
CLASSIC STAMPS: Japan

CLASSIC STAMPS: Japan

In 1894 two stamps were issued to celebrate the 25th Wedding Anniversary of Emperor Meiji & Empress Haru. Mutsuhito (1852 –1912), posthumously honored as Emperor Meiji was the 122nd emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. Reigning from...