Queensland One Shilling Postage & Revenue Stamp on Telegraph Form

Colony of Queensland · 1885 · 1s

The stamp features a profile portrait of Queen Victoria, facing left, within an oval frame, with 'QUEENSLAND POSTAGE & REVENUE' above and 'ONE SHILLING' below. It is integrated into an unused telegraph form.

This stamp, serving as both postage and revenue, was used for telegraph services in the Colony of Queensland during the late 19th century, reflecting the British colonial administration and the era's communication needs.