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Vietnam 1951 Bao Dai Portrait
common1945-1980

Vietnam 1951 Bao Dai Portrait

Vietnam · 1951 · 30c

This stamp features a portrait of Bảo Đại, the last emperor of the Nguyễn dynasty and the Chief of State of the State of Vietnam. The design is simple and formal, focusing on the leader's image, a common practice for definitive stamps of the era.

Issued in 1951, this was the first postage stamp of the State of Vietnam, following the end of French colonial issues and marking a step towards national sovereignty during the First Indochina War.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

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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.