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Thailand 1883 First Issue, 1 Solot, King Chulalongkorn

Name: Thailand 1883 First Issue, 1 Solot, King Chulalongkorn
Brand: Thailand

Thailand · 1883 · 1 Solot

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

Issued to coincide with the establishment of a modern postal service in Siam, this stamp marks the country's entry into the Universal Postal Union. The portrait of King Chulalongkorn reflects his role in modernizing the nation.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty portraits heads-of-state classic-stamps

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

$120

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$90

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$60

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$30

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