Queen Victoria, Straits Settlements

Straits Settlements · 1885 · 70c

This definitive stamp features the left-facing profile of Queen Victoria, the reigning monarch of the British Empire at the time. The design is a classic example of British colonial postage, with the portrait framed by an ornate design, the country name 'STRAITS SETTLEMENTS' at the top, and the denomination 'SEVENTY CENTS' at the bottom.

Issued for the Straits Settlements, a British Crown Colony in Southeast Asia, this stamp reflects the height of British imperial influence. The high denomination suggests it was used for heavier mail or parcels.