Mauritius 1859 One Shilling Queen Victoria Used

Mauritius · 1859 · One Shilling

This 1859 stamp from Mauritius features a profile portrait of Queen Victoria, characteristic of British colonial issues of the era. Printed in orange-red, it bears a denomination of One Shilling and is heavily cancelled, indicating its use in the postal system.

Issued as part of a definitive series, this stamp represents an important early period of postal services in Mauritius under British rule, facilitating communication and commerce within the colony and abroad.