Burma 1 Anna Queen Victoria, First Issue

Burma · 1854 · 1 Anna

This is the first postage stamp issued for use in Burma, then under British rule. The design features a simple, diademed portrait of Queen Victoria facing left, framed by an octagonal border. The denomination 'ONE ANNA' is inscribed at the bottom, with 'BURMA POSTAGE' at the top.

Issued in 1854, this stamp marks the beginning of postal services in British Burma, reflecting the expansion of the British Empire's administrative and communication systems in the region during the mid-19th century.