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Mount Fuji and Lake
uncommon1900-1945

Mount Fuji and Lake

Manchukuo · 1935 · 3 fen

The stamp features a scenic view of Mount Fuji, Japan's highest peak, rising majestically above a serene lake, likely one of the Fuji Five Lakes.

Manchukuo was a Japanese puppet state established in Northeast China. The depiction of Mount Fuji, a prominent symbol of Japan, on a Manchukuo stamp highlights Japan's strong cultural and political influence over the territory during the 1930s.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Image: Post of Manchukuo · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.