Uganda Protectorate Queen Victoria

Uganda · 1898 · 1a

This stamp features a portrait of Queen Victoria, facing left, within an ornate frame. The inscription 'UGANDA PROTECTORATE' is prominently displayed at the top, with the denomination '1a' (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 newly established Uganda Protectorate. It replaced earlier typewritten missionary stamps and signified the formalization of British administration and postal services in the region.