No. 102488938

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Japan - Postcard - 1904-1920
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€ 85
9 weeks ago

Japan - Postcard - 1904-1920

Item Description A rare and historically significant collection of 8 antique Japanese postcards (ehagaki) depicting Vladivostok (浦塩斯徳), dating from the pre-war era (early 20th century). These postcards offer a fascinating visual record of the Russian Far Eastern port city during a pivotal period in Russo-Japanese relations, coinciding with the era of the Russo-Japanese War (1904–1905). The set includes panoramic views and various scenes of Vladivostok, capturing the city's distinctive architecture, harbor, and urban landscape as it appeared over a century ago. Printed with the characteristic coloring and typography of Meiji/Taisho-era Japanese postcards, each card measures 9 × 14 cm — the standard size of the period. All 8 cards are unused and unwritten, retaining their original condition with crisp imagery. This is an exceptional opportunity for collectors of Russo-Japanese history, Meiji-era ephemera, or antique postal history. Size Height: 9 cm Width: 14 cm Weight 28 g Condition All 8 postcards are unused and unwritten, showing only minor age-related toning consistent with their pre-war origin; no tears or significant damage noted. NOITICE: The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, DHL or FedEx depend on the situation. It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping. I appreciate your cooperation.

No. 102488938

Sold
Japan - Postcard - 1904-1920

Japan - Postcard - 1904-1920

Item Description
A rare and historically significant collection of 8 antique Japanese postcards (ehagaki) depicting Vladivostok (浦塩斯徳), dating from the pre-war era (early 20th century). These postcards offer a fascinating visual record of the Russian Far Eastern port city during a pivotal period in Russo-Japanese relations, coinciding with the era of the Russo-Japanese War (1904–1905).
The set includes panoramic views and various scenes of Vladivostok, capturing the city's distinctive architecture, harbor, and urban landscape as it appeared over a century ago. Printed with the characteristic coloring and typography of Meiji/Taisho-era Japanese postcards, each card measures 9 × 14 cm — the standard size of the period.
All 8 cards are unused and unwritten, retaining their original condition with crisp imagery. This is an exceptional opportunity for collectors of Russo-Japanese history, Meiji-era ephemera, or antique postal history.

Size
Height: 9 cm
Width: 14 cm

Weight
28 g

Condition
All 8 postcards are unused and unwritten, showing only minor age-related toning consistent with their pre-war origin; no tears or significant damage noted.


NOITICE:

The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, DHL or FedEx depend on the situation.
It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally.
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
These charges are the buyer's responsibility.

Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping.

I appreciate your cooperation.

Final bid
€ 85
Anton Stikkelman
Expert
Estimate  € 150 - € 200

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