Ho Chi Minh, 1st Definitive Series

Name: Ho Chi Minh, 1st Definitive Series
Brand: Democratic Republic of Vietnam

Democratic Republic of Vietnam · 1946 · 15đ

This definitive stamp features a portrait of Ho Chi Minh, the first President of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. The design is simple, focusing on the leader's image, framed by the country's name 'VIET-NAM DAN-CHU CONG-HOA' and the denomination '15đ'. This was part of the first regular postage series issued by the newly independent state.

Issued in 1946, this stamp was part of the first definitive series following the August Revolution and the declaration of independence from France in 1945. These stamps symbolized the new sovereignty of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam during the First Indochina War.

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portraits heads-of-state politicians definitive

Catalog Numbers

scott15

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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