JAPAN – 1875, Bird Series 12 sen rose Stamp – Worth US.$2,600

JAPAN – 1875, Bird Series 12 sen rose Stamp from the “Bird Series” is one of the first stamps issued by Japan for international correspondence.

1875 12 Sen rose is considered to be the rarest of three issues. One of the specimens of these stamps (Syllabic 3) with an original gum and in a very fine condition was sold for $2,600 by Cherrystone in July, 2013.