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1953 5c Opening of Japan Centennial

Name: 1953 5c Opening of Japan Centennial
Brand: United States

United States · 1953 · 5 cents

This stamp commemorates the 100th anniversary of Commodore Matthew C. Perry's expedition to Japan. The design features a portrait of Commodore Perry, his fleet of ships, and a Japanese landscape with Mount Fuji in the background.

Commodore Perry's arrival in Japan in 1853 led to the signing of the Convention of Kanagawa, effectively ending Japan's 200-year period of isolation and opening its ports to trade with the United States.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

history diplomacy naval exploration japan united-states commodore-perry centennial

Catalog Numbers

scott1021

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.75

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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