| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | September 28, 1960 |
| Year | 1960 |
| Denomination |
4¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.04 | Color | Pink and blue |
| Issue Location | Washington, D.C. |
| Size | 0.84 x 1.44 in |
| Postal Administration | United States |
| Condition | Name | Avg Value |
|---|---|---|
|
M-NH-VF
|
Mint - Never Hinged - Very Fine | View price |
|
U-VF
|
Used - Very Fine | View price |
Printed on the Giori presses and issued in panes of 50.
This stamp was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first treaty to promote mutual understanding and goodwill between Japan and the United States.
The stamp is 0.84 by 1.44 inches in dimension, arranged vertically, printed on the Giori presses, and issued in panes of 50. The upper portion, including the top third of the monument, and the main branch of the tree is in blue, as is "JAPAN" at the upper left, the wording "U.S. POSTAGE," the denomination "4¢" and the lower swirls. The balance of the design is pink.
Featured on the stamp is a view of the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., with sprays of Japanese cherry blossoms around its base.
The United States–Japan commemorative stamp was first placed on sale at Washington, D.C., on September 28, 1960.