Japan - Postcard (132) - 1925-1921

Item Description
This is a remarkable collection of approximately 130 Japanese postal "entires" — postcards and letters with stamps still affixed — dating from around Taisho 10 (1921) and the surrounding years. The term "entire" in philatelic terminology refers to a complete postal item, including its original envelope or card, as it passed through the postal system, complete with stamp and cancellation.
The collection features predominantly blue stamps from the Imperial Japanese postal era, including what appear to be 1½ sen Taisho-period definitive stamps bearing the iconic chrysanthemum and imperial crest design (大日本帝国郵便). Many pieces display clear circular date postmarks from various regional post offices across Japan, making them valuable for postal history research. Several items appear to include military mail (軍事郵便・軍艦消印), adding further historical significance to the collection.
The handwritten addresses and messages are rendered in traditional brush calligraphy, offering an intimate glimpse into everyday life and correspondence during the Taisho era — a period of cultural liberalism and modernization in Japan. The variety of originating and destination addresses across different prefectures makes this a compelling document of early 20th-century Japanese society and communications infrastructure.
This collection is ideal for philatelic enthusiasts, historians of the Taisho period, or collectors of Japanese ephemera and postal history. The sheer volume of approximately 130 pieces offers a rich field for study, sorting, and display.

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My Message
Thank you so much for viewing my item. I run a recycle shop in Japan and joined Catawiki because I want to share items filled with Japanese craftsmanship and history with the world. If you have any questions about the item, please feel free to message me anytime. With gratitude to everyone — ARIGATO.

Size
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(Collection of approximately 130 pieces; individual postcards/letters are standard postcard size, approximately 14 × 9 cm)

Weight
Approximately 1,000–1,500 g (estimated; full collection)

Condition
The pieces have been stored in their original condition and show age-appropriate staining, discoloration, and wear consistent with approximately 100 years of natural aging; stamps and postmarks remain clearly legible on most items.

Artist Profile
(Not applicable — philatelic/postal history collection)

Catawiki出品項目

Title of Artwork: Rare! ~130 Pieces Japanese Taisho Era Postal Entires — Stamps & Postmarks c.1921
Category: Philately / Postal History / Japan
Artist / Maker: —（該当なし）
Period / Year: ca. 1918–1925（大正期）
Country of Origin: Japan
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Condition: Used / Good condition considering age
Quantity: Approximately 130 pieces