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Ho Chi Minh Portrait, First Definitive Series
uncommon1945-1980

Ho Chi Minh Portrait, First Definitive Series

North Vietnam · 1951 · 100đ

This stamp features a portrait of Ho Chi Minh, the first President of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. It is part of the first definitive series issued by North Vietnam, printed locally on coarse paper. The design is simple, focusing on the national leader, and was intended for regular postal use.

Issued in 1951 during the First Indochina War, this stamp was a key part of establishing a distinct national identity and postal system for the newly declared Democratic Republic of Vietnam, separate from French colonial administration.

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$15
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$8
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$4
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1

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