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Laos Postage Stamp, 1951
common1945-1980

Laos Postage Stamp, 1951

Laos · 1951 · 10 Cents

This stamp features the That Luang stupa in Vientiane, a significant national monument and a symbol of Laotian sovereignty and Buddhism. The design is rendered in a single color, highlighting the architectural details of the revered religious site. It was part of the first series of stamps issued by the newly independent Kingdom of Laos.

Issued in 1951, this stamp marks the establishment of an independent postal service for the Kingdom of Laos following the end of its status as a French protectorate within French Indochina.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sg1
scott1
michel1

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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.