Japanese Imperial Post 1 Sen Chrysanthemum Stamps on Cover from Korea

Japan · 1885 · 1 Sen

This cover features multiple 1 sen green Japanese Imperial Post stamps, distinguished by their central Chrysanthemum crest. These stamps were used by Japanese post offices operating in Korean treaty ports during the late 19th century. The cover bears clear postmarks from January 1885 and February 1886, indicating its historical usage.

This artifact provides a tangible link to the early days of Japanese postal services in Korea, reflecting a period of significant Japanese influence and the establishment of foreign post offices in Korean open ports before the full development of an independent Korean postal system.