Laos – Scott #s C91-93

Description

This dazzling trio from the Kingdom of Laos—Scott #C91, C92, and C93—was issued in 1958 as part of the nation’s celebrated airmail series featuring figures from Lao mythology and classical dance. Printed with extraordinary detail and rich tonal shading, these stamps showcase the graceful spiritual and folkloric imagery that makes mid-century Lao philately so beloved.

• C91 (100k, green-blue) depicts a serene Nāga princess, hands folded in traditional greeting, surrounded by swirling sacred flames.

• C92 (120k, violet) features a celestial dancer (Apsara-like figure) captured mid-movement, radiating elegance and divine energy.

• C93 (150k, reddish-brown) presents a joyful mythical beast-rider, a figure found throughout Southeast Asian legend, rendered with exquisite engraving.

All three stamps are Mint Never Hinged, boasting bright color, fresh gum, and exceptional presentation. They are ideal for collectors of mythology, Southeast Asian culture, religion and folklore, and of course, classic airmail artistry. This set is a miniature gallery of Lao spiritual iconography—beautiful, expressive, and unmistakably unique.