British Bechuanaland Queen Victoria 6d Overprint

British Bechuanaland · 1891 · 6d

The stamp features a left-facing profile portrait of Queen Victoria within an oval frame, with 'POSTAGE & REVENUE' at the top and '6d' at the bottom. It is diagonally overprinted with 'BRITISH BECHUANALAND'.

This stamp is a Great Britain issue overprinted for use in the British Bechuanaland colony, serving as a 'forerunner' before dedicated colonial stamps were issued. It signifies the British Empire's administrative presence and postal services in Southern Africa during the late 19th century.