Laos 1951 First Postage Stamp Issue, King Sisavang Vong
Laos · 1951 · 10c
This stamp features a portrait of King Sisavang Vong, the first and only king of the Kingdom of Laos. The design is simple and elegant, with the King's profile facing right, framed by traditional Lao motifs. It was part of the inaugural set of postage stamps issued by Laos as an independent state within the French Union.
Issued in 1951, this stamp marks a significant moment in Laotian history, symbolizing its new status following the Franco-Lao Treaty of 1949 which granted it increased autonomy.
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Photogravure
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