Vietnam 1951 'Bao Dai' First Definitive Issue

Name: Vietnam 1951 'Bao Dai' First Definitive Issue
Brand: Vietnam

Vietnam · 1951 · 10c

This stamp features a portrait of Bảo Đại, the last emperor of the Nguyễn dynasty and the Chief of State of the State of Vietnam at the time. The design is simple, focusing on the portrait against a solid background, typical for definitive issues of the era. It was part of the first set of postage stamps issued by the State of Vietnam.

Issued in 1951, this stamp marks a key moment in Vietnamese history, representing the newly formed State of Vietnam (South Vietnam) after the end of French colonial rule and during the First Indochina War.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

portraits heads-of-state royalty definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

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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

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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