Thailand 1894 King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) 1 Att on 64 Atts Surcharge

Thailand · 1894 · 1 Att on 64 Atts

This stamp features a portrait of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) facing left, originally issued as a 64 Atts value in lilac and brown. It was subsequently surcharged with a new value of '1 ATT' in black to meet postal needs. The surcharge was applied locally in Bangkok.

Issued during the reign of King Rama V, a period of significant modernization and reform in Siam (now Thailand), these surcharged stamps reflect the practical adjustments made to the postal system as the country's economy and international connections grew.