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Laos First Postage Stamp, King Sisavang Vong
Laos · 1951 · 10c
This is the first postage stamp issued by the Kingdom of Laos. The design features a portrait of King Sisavang Vong, who reigned from 1904 until his death in 1959. The stamp is inscribed 'ROYAUME DU LAOS' (Kingdom of Laos) and 'POSTES' (Postage).
Issued in 1951, this stamp marks Laos's postal independence within the French Union, shortly after it was granted self-rule as an associated state in 1949.
Printing Method
Photogravure
Catalog Numbers
sg1
scott1
michel1
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View on Wikimedia CommonsEstimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$5Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$3Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$1Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$0.5Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.25Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
