This Japanese postcard, mailed in 1921 from Yokohama to St-Aulve, France, bears a pair of 2 sen green stamps from the Tazawa series, issued in October 1913. The stamps are printed typographically on white paper, unwatermarked, and feature a symmetrical floral frame surrounding the imperial Paulownia crest and stylized ornamental shield, combining themes of national identity and natural beauty. The design reflects the transitional aesthetic of early Taisho-era Japan, where traditional motifs were paired with Western-influenced typography and layout. Each stamp measures 21 x 26 mm and is perforated with variable gauge, typical for the era's production methods. The postmarks clearly show a dispatch from 横浜 (Yokohama) on 15 March 1921, with a French receiving cancel from Lille, Nord, confirming successful international transit. The postcard, a printed photographic view titled “View of Fuji from Senbonhama, Numazu,” presents an evocative nightscape in blue halftone, capturing Mount Fuji in a rare twilight hue as seen from the pine-fringed shores of Numazu. This blend of postal utility, international communication, and regional Japanese scenery makes the item particularly collectible, while the double Tazawa franking highlights postal rate usage for overseas postcards during the Taisho period. The card's legible markings, intact adhesive stamps, and well-preserved photographic surface enhance its value as both a philatelic and visual historical document.
Estimate "$100 – 150"