Antique Japanese Postcard
This antique Japanese postcard features a black-and-white photograph of a view of the post office in Kanda, Tokyo, during the Taisho period. There are Japanese-style buildings, likely shops and a long queue of people waiting to enter a Western-style building, likely the post office. There are color illustrations at the top and bottom of the postcard, as well as text in Japanese and English.
- Black, white, red, blue, bronw, green
- Paper
- C1920 (Taisho)
- Some characters:
第一回交通記念絵葉書, 神田郵便局戦役記念絵葉書発売風景 View of the Post Office in Kanda, Tokio, on the Day of Sale of War Commemoration Post Cards
- Item weight: 5 grams
- Packed weight: 150 grams
- Approx. 14 cm tall x 9 cm wide
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Good condition considering its age. Some stains and marks on the back. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
- Acquired from the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, Japan.
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