Laos First Postage Stamp, Elephant and Palm Trees

Name: Laos First Postage Stamp, Elephant and Palm Trees
Brand: Laos

Laos · 1951 · 10 Cents

This stamp, the first issued by Laos, features a central design of an elephant standing amidst palm trees. The inscription "ROYAUME DU LAOS" (Kingdom of Laos) is arched across the top, with "POSTES" below. The denomination "10c" is displayed in the bottom corners.

Issued in 1951, this stamp marks the establishment of Laos's independent postal service within the French Union, following the Franco-Lao Treaty of 1949.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

animals elephants trees nature first-issue

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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