A classic early colonial issue of Indo-China, this stamp features the iconic engraved design combining a French allegorical female head printed in vermillion with a bold black frame showing a coiled Indochinese dragon—one of the most sought-after motifs among Indochina collectors.
This example bears the red “1/10 CENT” surcharge, part of the late-19th-century small-value revaluation series.
The contrast of red and black, plus the tight spacing of the surcharge, makes these issues a playground for specialists studying type varieties, shade differences, and surcharge settings.
A historic and highly collectible colonial classic representing the earliest postal phases of French administration in Southeast Asia.