This listing is for a single, beautiful Japan First Day Cover (FDC) commemorating the 3rd Asian Games held in Tokyo. The cover features the high-value 24-yen commemorative stamp from the set and a complementary, elegant cachet.
The 3rd Asian Games: Held in Tokyo, Japan, in May 1958, this major international multi-sport event brought together athletes from across the continent under the official motto "Ever Onward". It was a highly significant event for post-war Japan, showcasing its recovery, modern infrastructure, and capability to host large-scale international gatherings ahead of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.
Philatelic Background: To celebrate the games, the Japanese postal administration issued a set of four commemorative stamps comprising 5y, 10y, 14y, and 24y values. This pristine cover highlights the highest denomination of the set, the 24-yen value dedicated to diving. The cover is enhanced by the official J.P.S. cachet and features a crisp pictorial cancellation from Sapporo, offering a nice geographic variation from the standard Tokyo host-city cancels.
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