King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) Definitive

Thailand · 1905 · 1 Att

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) within an ornate oval frame. The denomination '1 ATT' is displayed at the bottom, with Siamese script inscriptions for 'Siam' and 'Postage' at the top and sides. The design is finely engraved, typical of high-quality stamps from this period.

Issued during the reign of King Rama V, a monarch renowned for modernizing Siam (now Thailand) and maintaining its independence during a period of intense colonial pressure in Southeast Asia. This series replaced the earlier 'Wat Cheng' designs.