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uncommon1945-1980
Wedding of Crown Prince Akihito and Michiko Shōda Miniature Sheet
Japan · 1959 · 5円, 10円
A miniature sheet featuring two stamps: one with a portrait of Crown Prince Akihito and another with a portrait of Michiko Shōda, commemorating their wedding. The sheet includes decorative elements and Japanese text.
This miniature sheet commemorates the wedding of Crown Prince Akihito and Michiko Shōda in 1959, a significant event as Michiko was the first commoner to marry into the Japanese Imperial Family.
Printing Method
Photogravure
Image: Japan Post · License: Public domain
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