Tuesday, August 11, 2020

South Vietnam Stamp 1958, 10th Anniversary Signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 96-99

    Scott # 96
    Vietnam joins the other nations in honoring the tenth anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Designed with the torch and UN Emblem
    Denomination 50 xu
    Engraved Printing, Perforated 13 1/2, Unwatermarked Paper, Size 25 x 36 mm, Artist designed Nguyen Van Trien, Printed by Thomas de La Rue, Paris.
    Color dark blue
    Date of isuued December 10, 1958.
    Quantity issued 500,000

    Scott # 97
    Vietnam joins the other nations in honoring the tenth anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Designed with the torch and UN Emblem
    Denomination 1 dong
    Engraved Printing, Perforated 13 1/2, Unwatermarked Paper, Size 25 x 36 mm, Artist designed Nguyen Van Trien, Printed by Thomas de La Rue, Paris.
    Color brown carmine
    Date of isuued December 10, 1958.
    Quantity issued 500,000

Tuesday, August 4, 2020

South Vietnam Stamp 1958 4th Ann. of the Government of Ngo Dinh Diem 79-82

This set also named LAND REFORM SET

Scott # 79
    Vietnam plans for better living conditions by improving farming; stamps show woodcutter cleaning the land, tractor operator in background symbolizes modern methods.
    Denomination 50 xu
    Engraved Printing, Perforated 13 1/2, Unwatermarked Paper, Size 25 x 36 mm, Artist designed Nguyen Minh Hoang
    Color yellow green
    Date of issued July 7, 1958.
    Quantity issued 1,000,000

Scott # 80
    Vietnam plans for better living conditions by improving farming; stamps show woodcutter cleaning the land, tractor operator in background symbolizes modern methods.

Saturday, July 4, 2020

South Vietnam Stamp 1958, Opening of UNESCO Headquaters in Paris 92-95

The opening of UNESCO (U.N. Eduactional, Scienticfic and Cultural Organization) headquarters in Paris, November 3rd, is commemorated by this issue.

    Scott # 92
    Issued on the occasion of the opening of the new UNESCO building in Paris, showing building in back of the seal of the UNESCO.
    Denomination 50 xu
    Engraved Printing, Perforated 12 1/2 x 13, Unwatermarked Paper, Size 30 x 40 mm, Artist designed Nguyen Chi Hung, Printed by the Paris State Printing Office.
    Color ultra
    Date of isuued November 3, 1958.
    Quantity issued 1,000,000

    Scott # 93
    Issued on the occasion of the opening of the new UNESCO building in Paris, showing building in back of the seal of the UNESCO.
    Denomination 2 dong
    Engraved Printing, Perforated 12 1/2 x 13, Unwatermarked Paper, Size 30 x 40 mm, Artist designed Nguyen Chi Hung, Printed by the Paris State Printing Office.

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

South Vietnam Stamp 1958, Issued for United Nations 88-91

    Scott # 88
    Issued for United Nations Day
    Denomination 1 dong
    Engraved Printing, Perforated 13 1/2, Unwatermarked Paper, Size 25 x 36 mm, Artist designed Vinh Phoi
    Color dull red brown
    Date of isuued Octorber 26, 1958.
    Quantity issued 1,000,000

   Scott # 89
    Issued for United Nations Day
    Denomination 2 dong
   Engraved Printing, Perforated 13 1/2, Unwatermarked Paper, Size 25 x 36 mm, Artist designed Vinh Phoi
    Color bluish green
    Date of isuued Octorber 26, 1958.
    Quantity issued 1,000,000

South Vietnam Stamp 1958, Mid-Autumn Children's Festival 83-87

    Scott # 83
    Child lighting a Japanese lantern in preparation for party, moon in background
    Denomination 30 xu
    Engraved Printing, Perforated 13 1/2, Unwatermarked Paper, Size 25 x 36 mm, Artist designed Vu Thi Nga, Date of isuued September 27, 1958
    Color yellow
    Quantity issued 1,000,000

    Scott # 84
    Child lighting a Japanese lantern in preparation for party, moon in background
    Denomination 50 xu
    Engraved Printing, Perforated 13 1/2, Unwatermarked Paper, Size 25 x 36 mm, Artist designed Vu Thi Nga, Date of isuued September 27, 1958
    Color dark carmine rose
    Quantity issued 3,000,000

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

South Vietnam Stamp 1958 - 1959 Famous Buildings and Monuments 100-107

Scott # 100


Phu Cam Cathedral, Hue
Denomination 10 xu
Engraved Printing, Perforated 13, Unwatermarked Paper, Size 25 x 35 mm,
Photo of Phu Cam Catheral
Color yellow green
Date of isuued December 25, 1958.
Quantity issued 1,000,000