Description
Odr.; A = perf. K 12 3/4; B = imperforated
Set, date of issue: 2.12.1981
Picture descriptions:
uc) radio antenna before flag
ud) soldier in front banner
ue) Map, family, flag
514 A 3 K multicolored uc
515 A 4 K multicolored ud
516 A 5 K multicolored ue
Quantity: 10,000 sets
Issued: less than 100 sets mint never hinged
Designer: unknown
Printer: Vietnam Printing
Conservation status:
Here as a "MINT NEVER HINGED (MNH)" perforated Set
Issue notice:
- MiNo. 514A-516A were already withdrawn shortly after issue. According Laos Post hitherto only about 100 sets were delivered or sold.
- The canceled sets (200 sets) were sold all normal at the post switch.
- Contrary to the listing at Michel Catalogue, the "MINT NEVER HINGED (MNH)" Sets are traded with 250 to 400 euros, depending on the quality.
- Scott lists the "MINT NEVER HINGED (MNH)" set at 250 US dollars!