North Vietnam First Definitive Issue, Ho Chi Minh
Vietnam, North · 1951 · 100đ
This stamp is the first definitive issue from the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam). It features a portrait of Ho Chi Minh, the revolutionary leader and first President, against a plain background. The design is simple, reflecting the post-war period, with the country's name 'VIỆT-NAM DÂN-CHỦ CỘNG-HÒA' and the denomination '100đ' prominently displayed.
Issued in 1951 during the First Indochina War, this stamp represents the establishment of a postal system by the Viet Minh government, asserting its sovereignty in the conflict against French colonial rule.
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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