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Laos Postage Due Stamp
common1945-1980

Laos Postage Due Stamp

Laos · 1952 · 1 K

This is the first postage due stamp issued by the Kingdom of Laos. The design is simple and functional, featuring a large numeral '1' indicating the value of 1 Kip, enclosed within an ornate frame. The text 'TIMBRE-TAXE' at the top and 'POSTES LAO' at the bottom clearly identify its purpose and origin.

Issued in 1952, this stamp marks the period shortly after Laos gained autonomy within the French Union in 1949, establishing its own postal administration separate from French Indochina.

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Typography

Catalog Numbers

sgD1
scottJ1
michelP1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$3
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1
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.