King Sisavang Vong, First Definitive Series
Laos · 1951 · 10 Cents
This stamp features a portrait of King Sisavang Vong, the last king of Luang Phrabang and the first king of a unified Laos. The design is simple and elegant, focusing on the monarch's profile, typical of definitive issues of the era. This was part of the very first postage stamp series issued by the Kingdom of Laos.
Issued in 1951, this stamp marks a pivotal moment as Laos, within the French Union, began establishing its own national identity and postal autonomy following the Franco-Lao Treaty of 1949.
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Photogravure
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
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Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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