King Tribhuvan Portrait, 1907

Nepal · 1907 · 2p

This is the first postage stamp issued by Nepal, featuring a portrait of King Prithvi Bir Bikram Shah Dev. The design is simple, with the King's likeness facing left, framed by ornate patterns. The inscriptions are in Devanagari script, indicating the country's name and the stamp's denomination.

Issued during the Rana dynasty's rule, this stamp marks Nepal's entry into the global postal system. It was printed locally at the Pashupati Press in Kathmandu on handmade paper, making each stamp unique.