Japan: 1875 Cherry Blossom, 1 SEN Brown WITHOUT Kana Syllabic characters. The 1875 version is exceptionally rare. Cat: Around: $1,000 USD +
The 1 Sen Brown issued in 1875 is part of the classic Cherry Blossom series of Japan. These stamps were printed during the early modernization of Japan’s postal system in the Meiji era Japan.
Most stamps from this period include small kana syllabic characters under the central design to identify the printing plate. However, some later printings removed the syllabic mark entirely, which creates a distinct collectible variety.
Denomination: 1 Sen
Colour: Brown
Design: Cherry blossom crests around the central denomination
Printing: Engraved / typographic
Paper: Foreign wove paper
Perforation: Usually perf 12
Variety: No kana syllabic character
These stamps were printed from several plates, and the number of plates is uncertain because later plates were reproduced by electrotyping.
Typical catalogue values (Scott / Sakura range):
| Condition | Catalogue Value |
|---|---|
| Used : | $700 – $1,000+ USD |
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