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Laos Postage Due Stamp
common1945-1980

Laos Postage Due Stamp

Laos · 1952 · 10 K

This is the first postage due stamp issued by the Kingdom of Laos. The design features the denomination '10 K' (10 Kip) prominently in the center, surrounded by ornate scrollwork and the French inscription 'TIMBRE-TAXE' indicating its purpose.

Issued in 1952, this stamp represents the early postal administration of the newly independent Kingdom of Laos, which had gained sovereignty from France within the French Union in 1949.

Printing Method

Typography

Catalog Numbers

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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.

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