Japan – Scott #s 2468-72, used

Description

This used set from Japan, Scott #2468–2472, features five 80-yen stamps issued as part of Japan’s Greeting / Message stamp series, showcasing cheerful, imaginative artwork intended for personal correspondence and celebratory mail. The designs emphasize warmth, positivity, and childlike creativity, reflecting late-20th-century trends in friendly, expressive stamp design.

The set includes a variety of playful motifs, such as a smiling child surrounded by flowers, a heart-shaped balloon held by a small figure, whimsical abstract scenes with stars and rainbows, and a bright flower illustration bearing a congratulatory message. The artwork ranges from simple line drawings to softly airbrushed color fields, unified by a joyful, optimistic tone.

These stamps were designed to add emotional expression to everyday mail, making them especially appealing to collectors of modern Japanese issues, greeting stamps, illustration art, and thematic collections centered on happiness, childhood, and celebration.

The set is offered used, with visible cancellations, clear designs, and sound overall appearance.

Scott Catalog Numbers: 2468–2472
Country: Japan
Denomination: ¥80 (x5)
Subject: Greetings / Messages
Theme: Illustration / Celebration / Modern Design
Format: Set of 5 Stamps
Condition: Used