Japan – Scott # 1357a

Description

Japan – Scott #1357a (Mint Never Hinged)

Full Description

This elegant se-tenant pair from Japan reproduces two figures drawn from classical ukiyo-e–style artwork, showcasing the refinement and beauty of traditional Japanese costume and posture. Issued in 1979, the pair presents complementary figures in richly patterned kimono, designed to be displayed together as a unified visual composition.

Scott #1357a is admired for its soft golden background, intricate textile details, and graceful movement suggested through pose and fabric. The figures reflect Edo-period artistic sensibilities, translated into a crisp modern stamp format that preserves the delicacy of line and color. Each stamp carries a 50-yen denomination, intended for standard domestic postal use at the time.

This example is mint never hinged (MNH), with full original gum and no signs of mounting. The stamps remain joined as issued, making this an especially attractive piece for collectors of Japanese art stamps, se-tenant issues, or traditional cultural themes.

A refined addition to collections focused on Japan, ukiyo-e art, costume history, or multi-design stamp formats.

Details:

• Country: Japan

• Scott Catalog Number: 1357a

• Denomination: 50 yen each

• Condition: Mint Never Hinged (MNH), full original gum

• Issue Year: 1979

• Format: Se-tenant pair

• Color: Multicolor

• Theme: Traditional art, ukiyo-e, costume, culture