Nepal First Issue, Head of King Surendra Bikram Shah
Nepal · 1881 · 1 Anna
This 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 Nepalese script and ornamentation. The denomination is indicated in the corners.
Issued in 1881, this stamp marks Nepal's entry into the global postal system, reflecting the nation's efforts to modernize its administration and communication under the Rana dynasty's rule.
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