Description: This 1-rupee pinkish-red revenue stamp belongs to the early "Special Adhesive" fiscal issues produced for the government of British India. The broad, horizontally oriented layout features a central circular vignette displaying the left-facing "Diadem Head" portrait of a young Queen Victoria. This portrait medallion is bordered by an inner circular frame reading "GOVERNMENT OF INDIA / ONE RUPEE". Flanking the central portrait are two large, prominent white block denomination markers reading "1 R" on both sides, which sit over an incredibly intricate, machine-engraved background pattern of fine wavy security lines. The entire design is beautifully enclosed by a deeply decorative geometric border trim. This specific postally used specimen showcases a clear, colorless embossed punch ring or seal cancellation directly over the left portrait field, indicating its official legal application onto a financial document.
Circa: 1868
Condition: Used example with strong Embossed fiscal cancellation.
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