India Feudatory States, Chamba State, 1887-98 Queen Victoria

India - Chamba State · 1887 · 2 Annas

This stamp from the Indian Feudatory State of Chamba features a diademed profile portrait of Queen Victoria, Empress of India. The design is based on the contemporary postage stamps of British India, but overprinted with 'Chamba State' in black ink to designate its local use. The denomination is 'TWO ANNAS' printed at the bottom.

Issued during the British Raj, stamps of the Feudatory States like Chamba were used for local postage within the state's territory. This overprint signifies the state's semi-autonomous status under British suzerainty.