Emperor Bảo Đại, 14th and final emperor of the Nguyễn dynasty
Vietnam · 1952 · 30c
This definitive stamp features a portrait of Bảo Đại, the 14th and final emperor of the Nguyễn dynasty. He is depicted in traditional imperial attire, symbolizing his role as the head of state. The design is simple and formal, focusing on the emperor's likeness as the central element.
Issued in 1952 by the State of Vietnam, this stamp circulated during the First Indochina War. Bảo Đại served as the Chief of State at this time, a period of significant political transition and conflict leading to the end of French colonial rule.
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Photogravure
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