Japan Post to issue commemorative stamps featuring Ichiro Suzuki

Japan Post to issue commemorative stamps featuring Ichiro Suzuki

TOKYO, Japan - This photo shows a sample of commemorative stamps featuring Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki which the Japan Post Network Co. plans to issue if he records a ninth consecutive 200-hit season, an achievement unprecedented in the majors. The company, which is the postal service arm of the Japan Post Group, plans to issue a stamp set -- a sheet containing 10 80-yen stamps, nine postal cards and a stamp holder -- which is priced at 3,980 yen including shipping fees.

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  • ILEA001136932
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  • 2009/9/09 00:00:00
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  • Kyodo / Kyodo News Images
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  • 2009 Kyodo News
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