S2 Cambodia’s first stamp series, issued before and after Independence

Issued during Cambodia’s transition from French rule to full independence, this inaugural postage series charts the nation’s emerging sovereignty under King Norodom Sihanouk.

The 1951 – 1952 pre-independence set ( 17 stamps ) features foundational Khmer motifs, including Apsara dancers, the Royal Enthronement Hall, and early portraits of revered King Sihanouk. Following full independence in 1953, the 1954 release ( 20 stamps ) celebrates national pride, depicting Phnom Daun Penh, the Angkor Thom Eastern Gate, the Royal Coat of Arms, and the method of mail transports.