This 1912 handwritten postcard sent from Korea to Tazawa, Japan, bears a preprinted 1½ sen stamp from the Chrysanthemum definitive series, originally issued between 1899 and 1907. Designed by Tomazo Saito and printed using letterpress, the stamp features the imperial chrysanthemum crest above a decorative frame, symbolizing the authority of the Emperor and the Meiji government. Rendered in deep violet and dark purple, the stamp has a distinct visual presence and was widely used for domestic and regional mail within the empire. This specific issue is catalogued as Michel JP 94, Stamp Number JP 95, Yvert et Tellier JP 112, Stanley Gibbons JP 136, and Sakura JP 105. The stamp bears a late Japanese cancellation, reading “1½”, struck during a period when Korea had been annexed into the Japanese Empire, and all postal operations were integrated under Japanese administration. The card itself reflects both everyday communication and colonial postal history, as well as the early expansion of Japanese infrastructure throughout East Asia. Condition Very fine used postcard with legible handwriting, clear postmark, and intact stamp impression. Estimate "$45 – 60".