uncommon1945-1980

Wedding of Crown Prince Akihito and Michiko Shōda Miniature Sheet

Name: Wedding of Crown Prince Akihito and Michiko Shōda Miniature Sheet
Brand: Japan
Availability: InStock

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

Themes

royalty wedding heads-of-state 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.