Nepal First Issue, Head of King Surendra Bikram Shah
Nepal · 1881 · 1 Anna
This stamp is the first postage stamp issued by Nepal, featuring a portrait of King Surendra Bikram Shah. The design is simple, with the King's head facing left, surrounded by inscriptions in Devanagari script. The stamp was crudely printed on native, handmade wove paper, resulting in significant variations.
Issued in 1881, this stamp marks the beginning of Nepal's postal system, which was initially limited to official government use. These early issues are known for their primitive production methods and are highly sought after by classic philatelists.
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