Laos – Scott #s J8-11

Description

This vibrant four-stamp Laos Postage Due set (Scott #J8–J11), issued in 1958, features striking depictions of the Nāga, the sacred serpent of Lao mythology. Rendered in bold, high-contrast colors—yellow, green, turquoise, and deep magenta—each stamp showcases a beautifully stylized multi-headed Nāga coiled within an ornamental frame. These designs reflect both the artistic richness of the Kingdom of Laos and the deep cultural significance of the Nāga as a symbol of protection, water, and prosperity.

Each denomination (10k, 15k, 20k, and 50k) is crisply printed with ornate Lao script, French inscriptions (“Timbre Taxe”), and decorative detailing at the top that echoes temple ornamentation. All four stamps are Mint Never Hinged, with fresh gum, strong color, and superb presentation—ideal for collectors of Southeast Asian issues, mythology, Buddhist cultural motifs, or classic postage due material.

Beautiful, symbolic, and surprisingly eye-catching for revenue stamps, this set is a highlight for any Lao collection.