Laos 1952 Postage Due Stamp
Laos · 1952 · 100 K
This is the first postage due stamp issued by the Kingdom of Laos. The design features a large numeral '100' indicating the amount due, with 'TIMBRE-TAXE' (Postage Due) inscribed above and 'ROYAUME DU LAOS' (Kingdom of Laos) below. The stamp is printed in a distinctive red-brown color.
Issued shortly after Laos gained semi-autonomy within the French Union in 1949, this stamp represents the establishment of its independent postal administration.
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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