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King Bodawpaya, Chinthe Lion
common1945-1980

King Bodawpaya, Chinthe Lion

Myanmar · 1946 · 3 P

This definitive stamp features a dual design. On the left is a portrait of King Bodawpaya, a significant monarch of the Konbaung Dynasty. On the right is a Chinthe, a mythical lion-like creature that guards the entrances of pagodas and temples in Myanmar.

Issued during the British Military Administration period following World War II, this set replaced the Japanese occupation issues and preceded the country's independence in 1948.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sg53
scott50
michel53

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
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.