India 1854 4 Annas Queen Victoria, First Bi-Colored Stamp
India · 1854 · 4 Annas
This stamp features a portrait of Queen Victoria in a blue oval frame, with a red outer frame containing the inscriptions 'INDIA' and 'FOUR ANNAS'. It is renowned as India's first bi-colored stamp and one of the world's earliest multi-colored stamps. The design is notable for its intricate details and the technical achievement of two-color printing for its time.
Issued in 1854 under British rule, this stamp was part of the first series of stamps for all of India, replacing earlier provincial issues. Its creation was a significant milestone in the development of the Indian postal system.
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