Laos Postage Due Stamp, 1952

Laos · 1952 · 10 K

This is the first postage due stamp issued by the Kingdom of Laos. The design features the denomination '10 K' (10 Kip) prominently in the center, framed by ornate decorative elements. The text 'TIMBRE-TAXE' at the top indicates its function as a postage due stamp, used to collect insufficient postage from the recipient.

Issued shortly after Laos gained autonomy within the French Union in 1949, this stamp represents the nation's developing independent postal system.