Vintage Commemorative Stamp Book

Unique stamp book featuring vintage stamps and illustrations. Includes a gold and silver themed page. The image shows a Japanese commemorative issue featuring two stamps and a metal engraving, created to celebrate the 14th National Athletic Meet held in Tokyo in 1959. Here's a breakdown of the item: Commemorative Stamps: Two 5-yen stamps were issued on October 25, 1959, for this event. Designs: The stamps feature two athletic disciplines: (1) a male hammer thrower and (2) a female fencer. Original Designers: The original artwork for the hammer thrower was by Mr. T. Yamanouchi, and for the fencer by Mr. M. Hisano. Metal Engraving: The folder includes a metal engraving based on the same designs as the stamps. Engraving Process: The metal engraving was produced by Yamada Sougoh Kagaku Kogei Kenkyusho, based on metal engraving work by Mr. Shumei Endo. Craftsmanship: The engraving involved thick-plating, coloring with various precious metals, and hand-finishing. This piece is a philatelic collectible, combining postal history with artistic metalwork, commemorating a significant national event in Japan.