Japan – Scott # 1487

Description

This mint never hinged se-tenant strip of five from Japan, Scott #1487, was issued in 1982 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Japanese zoological gardens. Each 60-yen stamp features a realistically rendered animal, presented in a clean, modern design that emphasizes education, conservation, and global wildlife awareness.

The strip includes a diverse selection of animals commonly associated with modern zoos, including a gorilla, lion, giant panda, giraffe, and zebra, with smaller inset illustrations of additional species such as flamingos, penguins, and elephants. The animals are shown against a geometric grid background, lending the issue a contemporary, almost museum-exhibit aesthetic typical of Japanese design in the early 1980s.

Issued as a continuous se-tenant strip intended to be kept intact, this commemorative combines scientific illustration with strong visual appeal. It is particularly attractive to collectors of animals on stamps, conservation themes, zoo-related issues, and modern Japanese commemoratives.

The strip is offered MNH, with full original gum, fresh color, and clean, intact perforations throughout.

Scott Catalog Number: 1487
Country: Japan
Year of Issue: 1982
Denomination: ¥60 (x5)
Subject: Zoo Animals / Zoological Gardens Anniversary
Theme: Animals / Wildlife / Conservation / Zoo
Format: Se-tenant Strip of 5
Condition: Mint Never Hinged (MNH)