Japan – Scott # 207

Description

Issued by Japan in 1923, Scott #207 depicts the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo, one of Japan’s most important Shinto sites, dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shōken. The shrine, completed in the early 20th century, became a powerful national symbol during the Taishō period, representing reverence for the imperial institution and modern Japan’s spiritual foundations.

The stamp features a formal, symmetrical composition with traditional architectural elements framed by vertical panels and imperial symbolism at the top. Printed in a deep red tone, the design blends classical Japanese aesthetics with the clean geometry typical of early 1920s definitive issues. This stamp is well suited for Japan, architecture, Shinto, and interwar-era collections.

Condition: Mint Never Hinged (MNH).