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common1945-1980
Japan 50 Yen Type FD1 Meter Stamp
Japan · 1955 · 50 Yen
A rectangular meter stamp impression from Japan, featuring 'JAPAN' at the top, '50 YEN' in the center, and 'POSTAGE' at the bottom, enclosed within a circular frame with a cancellation pattern.
Meter stamps like this Type FD1 were widely used in Japan during the mid-20th century, reflecting the country's post-war economic growth and the increasing demand for efficient bulk mailing solutions.
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