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Vietnam Postage Due Stamp
common1945-1980

Vietnam Postage Due Stamp

Vietnam · 1951 · 10c

This is the first postage due stamp issued by the State of Vietnam. The design features a large numeral '10' indicating the centime value, with Vietnamese and French text 'TIMBRE-TAXE' and 'BƯU-CHÍNH' signifying its purpose. The stamp is printed in a distinct red-brown color on unwatermarked paper.

Issued in 1951, this stamp represents the establishment of an independent postal system for the State of Vietnam under Emperor Bảo Đại, following the end of French colonial Indochina's unified postal service.

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
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.