uncommonpre-1900

Thailand 1883 First Issue, King Chulalongkorn (Rama V)

Name: Thailand 1883 First Issue, King Chulalongkorn (Rama V)
Brand: Thailand

Thailand · 1883 · 1 Solot

This is the first postage stamp issued by Siam (now Thailand). The design features a right-facing portrait of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) within an ornate oval frame. The denomination '1 SOLOT' is inscribed at the bottom.

Issued on August 4, 1883, this stamp marks the establishment of the Siamese postal service, a key modernization effort during the reign of King Rama V.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty heads-of-state definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$100

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$60

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$30

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$15

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

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