Laos, 1952, King Sisavang Vong, First Definitive Series

Name: Laos, 1952, King Sisavang Vong, First Definitive Series
Brand: Laos

Laos · 1952 · 10 Cents

This stamp features a portrait of King Sisavang Vong, the last king of Luang Phrabang and the first king of a unified Laos. The design is framed by traditional Laotian motifs, with the denomination '10c' and the country name 'ROYAUME DU LAOS' inscribed. It was part of the first definitive series issued by the newly independent Kingdom of Laos.

Issued shortly after Laos gained independence from France in 1949, this series established a new national philatelic identity, replacing the stamps of French Indochina.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty heads-of-state portraits

Catalog Numbers

sg12

scott12

michel12

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.5

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.25

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.1

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.05

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.