uncommon1945-1980

1960 Japanese New Year Miniature Sheet

Name: 1960 Japanese New Year Miniature Sheet
Brand: Japan
Availability: InStock

Japan · 1960 · 10円

A miniature sheet from Japan featuring a stylized design of a mouse or rat, typical for the New Year celebration. The sheet contains a single 10 yen stamp.

This 1960 New Year stamp sheet was issued in Japan and distributed as a prize to winners of the New Year's greeting card lottery, a popular tradition.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

new-year holiday animals folklore lottery commemorative

Image: Japan Post · 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.