common1945-1980

Vietnam 1951-1954 Bảo Đại Definitive Series, De La Rue Printings

Name: Vietnam 1951-1954 Bảo Đại Definitive Series, De La Rue Printings
Brand: State of Vietnam

State of Vietnam · 1951 · Various

This definitive series features a portrait of Bảo Đại, the last emperor of the Nguyễn dynasty and the Chief of State of the State of Vietnam. The stamps were engraved and printed by the British firm De La Rue & Co. Ltd. in London. The design is a classic portrait style common for definitive issues of the era, symbolizing national leadership.

Issued by the State of Vietnam (a French-associated state) during the First Indochina War, these stamps represent a period of transition and conflict before the country's division in 1954.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

heads-of-state royalty portraits definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg1-18

scott1-18

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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.