India Feudatory States, Charkhari, 1/2 Anna Black on Rose

India Feudatory States (Charkhari) · 1894 · 1/2 a (Anna)

This stamp from the Indian Feudatory State of Charkhari features a central numeral '½' for the half-anna denomination. The design is framed by ornate patterns and inscriptions in local script, printed in black ink on rose-colored paper. It is a classic example of the typographic issues produced by the princely states for local postal use.

Issued in 1894, this was the first postage stamp of Charkhari State, a princely state in the Bundelkhand region of British India. These local issues were valid only for postage within the state's territory.