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Japan 1953 — First electric lamp in Japan

JAPAN · 1953

Japan 1953 — First electric lamp in Japan

MNH · VFScott 577

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Description

1953. First electric lamp in Japan. Scott 577 overprinted "SPECIMEN". Mint never hinged. Manuscript at reverse otherwise FINE, VERY FINE. Uncommon.

Details

Country: Japan
Year: 1953
Catalogue: Scott
Catalogue number: 577
Kind: Stamps
Format: Single stamp
Condition: Mint never hinged
Centering: VF
Characteristics: Overprint, Specimen

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