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Stamp and first day issue, 1952

 Sub-Series — Box: 4

Scope and Contents

Commemorative stamp (10 yen); First Day Issue cover, issued October 16, 1952, 4"x6.5", showing portrait of Inazo Nitobe on the stamp and a photo of him at his desk on the cover. 20 mint stamps included in packet.

Dates

  • Creation: 1952

Conditions Governing Access

Inazo and Mary Nitobe's correspondence is very fragile, and the originals should not be handled. Acid-free copies are filed in a separate folder for access. In addition, most of the Nitobe correspondence has been microfilmed. Access is through microfilm when available. Collection is open for research.

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