Uganda Protectorate 1898 Queen Victoria Definitives

Uganda · 1898 · 1 Anna

This definitive stamp features a portrait of Queen Victoria, facing left, within an ornate oval frame. The inscription 'UGANDA PROTECTORATE' is prominently displayed at the top, with the denomination 'ONE ANNA' at the bottom. The design is typical of British colonial issues of the late 19th century, emphasizing the authority of the British Crown.

Issued in 1898, this stamp was part of the first definitive series for the Uganda Protectorate, which had been formally established four years earlier. These stamps replaced earlier typewritten issues and signified the formalization of postal services under British administration.