uncommon1945-1980

75th Anniversary of Japanese Railways

Name: 75th Anniversary of Japanese Railways
Brand: Japan

Japan · 1947 · 50 sen

The stamp features a detailed illustration of a Japanese 7100 series steam locomotive, commemorating a significant milestone in the nation's railway history.

Issued in 1947, this stamp celebrates the 75th anniversary of the first railway line in Japan, highlighting the importance of rail transport in the post-war reconstruction era.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

railways transport locomotives commemorative

Catalog Numbers

sg449

scott408

michel429

Image: Carpkazu · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.75

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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