King Sisavang Vong, 1st Anniversary of Independence

Name: King Sisavang Vong, 1st Anniversary of Independence
Brand: Laos

Laos · 1958 · 20 K

This stamp features a portrait of King Sisavang Vong of Laos, facing left. It was part of a set issued to commemorate the first anniversary of the complete independence of the Kingdom of Laos. The design is simple yet formal, highlighting the monarch who reigned for over 55 years.

Issued in 1958, this stamp marks the anniversary of Laos gaining full independence from France in 1954 after the First Indochina War. King Sisavang Vong was a key figure during this transition period.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty kings heads-of-state anniversaries

Catalog Numbers

sg56

scott50

michel58

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.