New South Wales Postage & Telegraph Specimen Stamp

New South Wales · 1900 · 1/-

The stamp features a profile portrait of Queen Victoria facing left, enclosed in an oval frame. It is inscribed 'NEW SOUTH WALES' at the top and 'ONE SHILLING POSTAGE & TELEGRAPH' at the bottom.

This specimen stamp from New South Wales reflects the colonial era just prior to Australian Federation, serving both postal and telegraphic communication needs. Its 'specimen' status indicates it was produced for official reference or display rather than for postal use.