Jamaica Pineapple Watermark, Queen Victoria

Jamaica · 1860 · 1d (One Penny)

This stamp is part of Jamaica's first definitive issue, featuring a diademed portrait of Queen Victoria. The design is enclosed in a simple, elegant frame and is notable for its distinctive pineapple watermark, a symbol of the island. The one penny value was typically used for local mail.

Issued in 1860, this stamp marks Jamaica's transition from using British stamps to producing its own, a significant step in establishing its postal autonomy as a British colony. The series was printed by De La Rue in London.