Cambodia – Scott #s 180-82, used

Description

Cambodia — Royal Ballet Traditional Dance Issues 5f–10f (Scott 180–182)

This evocative used trio from Cambodia, cataloged as Scott 180–182, celebrates the elegance and cultural importance of the Royal Ballet of Cambodia, one of the nation’s most revered artistic traditions. Issued during the mid-20th century, these stamps preserve classical dance forms through finely detailed engraved designs.

Scott 180 (5 francs, blue) depicts a single dancer in traditional costume, adorned with an ornate headdress and elaborate textile patterns that emphasize the precision and symbolism of classical Khmer dance.

Scott 181 (7 francs, red) shows a pair of dancers in dramatic interaction, capturing movement, narrative tension, and the expressive gestures central to royal ballet performance.

Scott 182 (10 francs, red-violet) presents two dancers posed in formal symmetry, highlighting balance, ritual posture, and ceremonial elegance.

All three stamps are offered in used condition, each bearing period cancellations consistent with genuine postal use. Designs remain clear with strong linework, legible inscriptions, and intact perforations. This set is especially appealing to collectors of Cambodian philately, Asian performing arts, cultural heritage themes, and classical dance imagery.

A beautifully expressive group reflecting Cambodia’s rich artistic legacy.