1951 Postage Stamp Day Issue
Japan · 1951 · 5 yen
This stamp commemorates the 80th anniversary of Japan's modern postal system, an event known as Postage Stamp Day. The design features a stamp-on-stamp motif, showcasing Japan's first stamp from 1871, which depicts two dragons facing each other.
Issued in 1951, this stamp reflects post-war Japan's efforts to celebrate its national heritage and institutional history, including the establishment of its postal service during the Meiji Restoration.
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Photogravure
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