1853-1953, Centennial of Opening of Japan

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USPOSTACE 5¢ 1853 CENTENNIAL OF OP N NG OF JAPAN 1953 JUL 14 9-AM Z 1953 D.C. COMMODORE MATTHEW C.PERRY U.S.NAVY FIRST DAY OF ISSUE COMMODORE MATTHEW C. PERRY D.S NAVY in 1853 CENTENNIAL OF OPENING OF JAPAN•1953 US--24

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