Japan – Scott # 198

Description

Issued by Japan in 1923, Scott #198 features a portrait of Prince Kan’in Kotohito, a senior member of the Japanese imperial family and a prominent military figure during the early 20th century. The stamp was issued as part of a definitive series during the late Taishō period, a time of political transition and modernization in Japan.

The design combines Western-style portraiture with traditional Japanese framing elements and inscriptions, reflecting the era’s blend of modern and classical influences. Printed in a muted violet tone with clean linework, this issue is representative of interwar Japanese philately and is of interest to Japan, imperial portrait, and early 20th-century collectors.

Condition: Mint Never Hinged (MNH).