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Scanned by Guest Visitor · 15 Sep 2026

Local IssueConfidence: High
CountryIndia
EraLate 19th - Early 20th Century
ThemeRoyalty
Sub themeQueen Victoria
DenominationHalf
Used / MintMint
ConditionThe stamp appears to be in good condition with no visible major flaws.
Catalogue numberNot visible / unverified—pending master catalogue match
BackgroundThis stamp is a local issue from Chamba State, one of the Princely States of British India. These states often issued their own stamps for internal postal services, frequently utilizing designs based on general British India issues, sometimes with an overprint indicating the state's name.
SummaryA green, perforated stamp from Chamba State, a princely state of British India, featuring a profile portrait of Queen Victoria. It is denominated 'HALF ANNA' and bears the overprint 'CHAMBA STATE' on a design originally intended for British India postage. The stamp appears to be in mint condition.
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Country (as printed)INDIA POSTAGE, CHAMBA STATE
Issuing authorityChamba State
Issue titleQueen Victoria Portrait
Estimated decade1880s-1900s
CurrencyAnna
Stamp typeLocal Issue
Probable purposePostal service within Chamba State
OrientationPortrait
Stamp shapeRectangular
Overprint presentYes
Surcharge visibleNo
Primary themeRoyalty
PerforatedPerforated
Printing methodLine Engraving
Gutter presentNo
Margin presentYes
Selvage presentNo
Tab presentNo
Stamp-on-stampNo
Cancellation visibleNo
Hinge markNo
CenteringGood
Visible textINDIA POSTAGE, CHAMBA STATE, HALF ANNA
Languages detectedEnglish
Secondary themesHistory
PeopleQueen Victoria
LocationsChamba State, India
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Dimensions533 × 635 px
Aspect ratio0.839
ShapeRectangular
Embedded in photoYes
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CountryIndia
FormatLocal Issue
ThemeRoyalty
Mint/UsedMint
DenominationHalf Anna
Catalog NumberUnknown
SummaryA green, perforated stamp from Chamba State, a princely state of British India, featuring a profile portrait of Queen Victoria. It is denominated 'HALF ANNA' and bears the overprint 'CHAMBA STATE' on a design originally intended for British India postage. The stamp appears to be in mint condition.
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