Laos 1951 First Definitive Issue, 10 Cents

Laos · 1951 · 10 Cents

This stamp is the first definitive issue of Laos, featuring a depiction of the That Luang stupa in Vientiane. The design, rendered in a striking red-brown color, highlights the iconic national monument and symbolizes the country's Buddhist heritage. It marks the beginning of Laos's independent postal history.

Issued in 1951, this stamp signifies Laos's new status as an independent state within the French Union, moving away from its previous designation as part of French Indochina.