Benediction
Piece details
Identity
- Piece codeStamp code YYYY.ENT.SS-PP — series code plus stamp order (e.g. 1900.CGH.01-02).
1973.LAO.01-01- SeriesThe set this stamp belongs to.
- 25th Anniversary of the Laotian Scout Movement
1973.LAO.01· piece 1 of 3 - EntityPostal authority that issued the stamps (country, territory, or historical entity).
Laos (LAO)- Year / date
- 1973-09-01
- Face valueDenomination on the stamp; +n is a charity surcharge when present.
- 70 k
- Format
- Stamp
- TypeIssue kind. Charity issue = postage + voluntary surcharge (e.g. 6+4), not an overprint.
- Commemorative
- Colors
- Multicolour
- CollectionIn collection if you have it; Purchased if it is bought but not yet received (do not buy again); Wanted otherwise.
- ✓ In collection
Production
- Designer
- M. Phoumsavath
- Printer
- Imprimerie des Timbres-Poste, Paris
- Process
- Recess
- PerforationsHole gauge between stamps (e.g. 12, 13½). Higher ≈ finer.
- Comb 13
- Quantity printed
- 100,000
Catalog numbers
- DomfilDomfil thematic catalog number (scouting).
- 973.12
- ScottScott catalog number (Americas).
- LA 241
- MichelMichel catalog number (Europe / DE).
- LA 365
- YvertYvert & Tellier catalog number (FR).
- LA 258
- Stanley GibbonsStanley Gibbons catalog number (UK / Commonwealth).
- LA 373
Notes
A Buddhist monk sprinkles a blessing from a bowl toward two kneeling figures, the nearer one in a Scout shirt and neckerchief, before a stupa. World Scout emblem at upper right. Captioned BENEDICTION. Inscribed ROYAUME DU LAOS, POSTES and 70K. Signed M. PHOUMSAVATH DEL and LARRIVIERE.
Series history
The Kingdom of Laos issued three stamps at Vientiane on 1 September 1973 for the 25th anniversary of the Laotian Scout Movement. M. Phoumsavath designed the 70 k (signed M. PHOUMSAVATH DEL); Ky Phungchaleun designed the two airmails. The French Stamp Printing Office engraved the set (Larrivière on the 70 k and 110 k; Jumelet on the 125 k) and printed it in recess, comb perforated 13. Each value had a print run of 100,000.
The 70 k (POSTES) is lettered BENEDICTION: a Buddhist monk gives a blessing to two kneeling figures, one in a Scout neckerchief, before a stupa. The 110 k airmail is lettered FEU DE CAMP: a Scout playing a flute beside a campfire and tent, with Scouts dancing at the right. The 125 k airmail is lettered INONDATION VIENTIANE 1966: Scouts in floodwater lifting a bicycle and helping a woman.