Laos 1951 Airmail, First Issue

Name: Laos 1951 Airmail, First Issue
Brand: Laos

Laos · 1951 · 10 Piastres

This is the first stamp issued by Laos as an independent state within the French Union. The design features a de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver floatplane flying over the That Luang, a large gold-covered Buddhist stupa in the center of Vientiane. It was issued for airmail purposes, reflecting the importance of air travel in the region.

Issued in 1951, this stamp marks a key moment in Laotian history, symbolizing its newfound autonomy within the French Union following the Franco-Lao Treaty of 1949.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

airmail aircraft architecture temples religion

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scottC1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

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.