Japanese Emperor Meiji 3 Sen Definitive Stamp

Japan · 1916 · 3 sen

The stamp features a profile portrait of Emperor Meiji facing left, set within an oval frame. The imperial chrysanthemum crest is prominently displayed at the top, with the denomination '3 sen' and '大日本郵便' (Great Japan Post) in Japanese characters.

This stamp belongs to a series of definitive issues from Imperial Japan, featuring Emperor Meiji. It was used for postal services within Japan and its colonial territories, such as Taiwan, where this postcard originated.