Empire of Vietnam 1945 Unissued Emperor Bảo Đại Stamp
Empire of Vietnam · 1945 · 50c
The stamp features a left-facing portrait of Emperor Bảo Đại, framed by a decorative border. 'VIET-NAM' is inscribed at the top, and the denomination '50c' is at the bottom.
This stamp represents an unissued design from the Empire of Vietnam, a short-lived state under Japanese influence during World War II, featuring its last emperor, Bảo Đại. Its existence as a reproduction/forgery highlights a period of political instability and attempts at national identity through philately.
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Image: The government of the Empire of Vietnam. · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
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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