Laos Postage Due Stamp, 1952

Laos · 1952 · 10 K

This is the first postage due stamp issued by the Kingdom of Laos. The design is simple and functional, featuring the denomination '10 K' (10 Kip) prominently in the center within an ornate frame. The text 'TIMBRE-TAXE' at the top indicates its purpose for collecting insufficient postage.

Issued shortly after Laos gained autonomy within the French Union in 1949, this stamp represents the establishment of its independent postal administration. Postage due stamps were a standard part of postal operations worldwide during this period.