Jamaica Queen Victoria 1 Shilling Stamp

Jamaica · 1870 · 1 Shilling

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of Queen Victoria, based on the 'Chalon Head' design by Alfred Edward Chalon. The design is framed by an ornate octagonal border, with the country name 'JAMAICA' at the top and the denomination 'ONE SHILLING' at the bottom. The stamp is notable for its distinctive pineapple watermark.

Issued during the Victorian era when Jamaica was a British Crown Colony, this stamp was part of the first series printed specifically for the island, replacing the use of British stamps. The 'Chalon Head' design was widely used across the British Empire.