Mauritius 1860 One Penny Queen Victoria without Watermark

Mauritius · 1860 · One Penny

This stamp features a profile portrait of Queen Victoria facing left, encircled by 'MAURITIUS' at the top and 'ONE PENNY' at the bottom. It is an imperforate issue from 1860, notably printed without a watermark.

Issued during the early years of Mauritius's postal service under British colonial rule, this stamp reflects the standard practice of featuring the reigning monarch on colonial postage. It is part of a series that followed the famous 'Post Office' issues.