King Prithvi Bir Bikram Shah, 1 Anna

Nepal · 1890 · 1 Anna

This stamp features a portrait of King Prithvi Bir Bikram Shah, who ascended to the throne as a child. The design is simple, with the King's effigy facing left, framed by ornate patterns characteristic of the region. The denomination '1 Anna' is inscribed in Devanagari script, reflecting the local language and currency of the time.

Issued during the Rana dynasty's rule in Nepal, this stamp represents a period when the Shah kings held a ceremonial role while the Rana prime ministers wielded true power. These early issues were crudely printed on native paper, often with irregular perforations.