uncommonpre-1900

Thailand 'Solot' First Issue Stamp

Name: Thailand 'Solot' First Issue Stamp
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) in profile, facing left, within an ornate oval frame. The denomination '1 SOLOT' is inscribed at the bottom.

Issued in 1883, this stamp marks Siam's entry into the Universal Postal Union and the establishment of a modern, unified postal system under the forward-thinking reign of King Rama V.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty portraits heads-of-state first-issue

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

$10

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

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