| When it comes to adding some of the most | | | | of the stamp has been verified. For the beginning |
| beautiful and collectible stamps to your collection, | | | | collector, less rare articles and articles in less than |
| the stamps of Japan are on the top of every | | | | perfect condition provide body for the collection. |
| collector's list. With an art and style unmatched, | | | | When choosing a certain stamp or set of stamps, |
| the close attention to detail makes these | | | | you may notice it has been marked for postage. |
| treasures more of a collection of art than | | | | This is taken into consideration when the price of |
| postage. Stamp collecting provides a look and | | | | the collectible is set. |
| tangible touch into the history of a country. With | | | | Japan postage is often sold as single individuals |
| treasures of the Orient, this touch is never more | | | | and as sheets of stamps. The sheet collections |
| vibrant. | | | | include one large sheet of stamps that are left |
| Oriental stamps are often divided into individual | | | | uncut. Individuals, however, will be sold as one per |
| purchases or collection lots of larger size. The | | | | purchase or in lots of more than one collectible. |
| individual pieces will be graded on condition and | | | | These individuals will often be graded as separate |
| checked for value before the price is set. When | | | | stamps and not as an entire collection. Oriental |
| choosing to purchase a stamp from Japan for | | | | stamp themes and time periods are all |
| your collection, you will want to ensure the piece | | | | represented in the various forms of stamps. |
| fits into your collection and that the authenticity | | | | |