Vietnam

Vietnam, Việt Nam or Viet Nam is a country in southeast Asia bordering the South China Sea. It is basically the former provinces of Annam, Tonkin and Cochinchina of French Indochina. See: Indochina.

Việt Minh issues
The Viet Minh, Việt Minh, or Việt Nam độc lập đồng minh, was the independence movement in Vietnam created during World War II. Initially declaring independence from Indochina in September 1945, it agreed to the return of French control if autonomy was granted. Negotiations broke down and the Indochina war began. Stamps were created for areas controlled by the Viet Minh.
 * In 1945, Indochina commemoratives were either overprinted or surcharged with VIET-NAM / DAN-CHU CONG-HUA.
 * In 1946, stamps depicting Ho Chi Minh were issued inscribed similarly.
 * In 1945, it last issue was released.





Vietnam kingdom

 * In 1950, Indochina was broke up by France into Cambodia, Laos and a newly created Vietnam. Vietnam issued its frist stamp in 1951.





North and South Vietnam




Vietnam




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