Laos 1951 First Postage Stamps, King Sisavang Vong
Laos · 1951 · 10c
This stamp features a portrait of King Sisavang Vong, the first king of a unified Laos. It is part of the inaugural set of postage stamps issued by the Kingdom of Laos after gaining semi-autonomy within the French Union. The design is simple and elegant, focusing on the monarch's profile.
Issued in 1951, this set marks a significant step in Laos's journey towards full independence from France, which was achieved in 1953. These were the first stamps to bear the name 'Laos' in both Lao and French.
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Photogravure
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