Vietnam 1951 'Bao Dai' Definitive
Vietnam · 1951 · 10c
This definitive stamp features a portrait of Bảo Đại, the last emperor of the Nguyễn dynasty and the final monarch of Vietnam. The design is simple and formal, focusing on the emperor's likeness, typical for definitive issues of the era which were used for everyday postage. The stamp is inscribed with 'VIỆT-NAM' and 'BƯU-CHÍNH' (Postage).
Issued in 1951 by the State of Vietnam, this stamp represents a period of transition and conflict during the First Indochina War, with Bảo Đại serving as the nominal head of state under French influence.
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Photogravure
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