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Antique Japanese Railway & Travel Stamp Book – 1933 (Pre-WWII)An authentic antique Japanese travel stamp book featuring original railway and sightseeing souvenir stamps dated 1933 (Showa 8).This charming little book has a green cover decorated with pink cherry blossoms and traditional Japanese-style stitched binding.Inside are original colorful travel stamps and hand-drawn pencil sketches, preserving personal travel memories from pre-war Japan.Contents* 8 pages featuring original vintage Japanese stamps
* 3 pages featuring original pencil sketches
* 34 blank pagesThe blank pages can also be used for journaling, stamp collecting, sketching, or scrapbooking.Historical BackgroundThe book is printed with the marking “Mitsukoshi,” associated with the historic Japanese department store.A similar Showa-era notebook attributed to Mitsukoshi, with nearly identical dimensions, is held in the collection of the Edo-Tokyo Museum in Japan.This particular book is not a museum collection item, but it offers an interesting connection to Japanese stationery and travel culture of the early 20th century.Item Details* Country of Origin: Japan
* Era: Early Showa period
* Dated stamps: 1933
* Maker’s marking: Mitsukoshi
* Size: Approx. 5.12 × 3.54 × 0.24 inches (13 × 9 × 0.6 cm)
* Binding: Japanese-style stitched binding
* Material: Paper
* Quantity: 1 original antique bookConditionPre-owned antique condition with age-related discoloration, stains, spots, minor wear, and some faded or incomplete stamp impressions.Several pages contain original pencil drawings, while 34 pages remain blank.Please carefully examine all photographs for the condition and details.You will receive the exact original book shown in the photographs.
