International orders will be shipped with an international stamp. I ship 4 postcards to an envelope and will issue a refund for shipping overage.Discover a fascinating piece of postal history with this vintage Japanese postcard. The front features extensive, elegant hand-written script in Japanese, offering a glimpse into personal communication from a bygone era. The reverse is also covered in intricate calligraphy, suggesting a full and meaningful message.This postcard is a testament to early Japanese postal services, prominently featuring a 1 1/2 sen Koban postage stamp with a partially visible postmark, indicating its journey through the imperial mail system. Produced by the Printing Bureau of the Ministry of Communications and issued by the Post Office, it represents a standard government-issued postal card from the late Meiji or early Taisho period. Its unique character, historical context, and the beauty of the Japanese script make it a captivating collectible for enthusiasts of Asian history, philately, and ephemera.
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