Used 1 Annas India Postage & Revenue Stamp (Victoria)

This item is a used postage and revenue stamp from India, featuring the portrait of Queen Victoria. The stamp is predominantly reddish-pink in color, with a central circular vignette displaying a profile of Queen Victoria, facing to the left. The denomination '1 ANNA' is visible at the bottom of the stamp, with 'ONE ANNA' also inscribed below the central portrait. The top of the stamp clearly shows 'POSTAGE & REVENUE'. The stamp exhibits a perforated edge, indicating it was separated from a sheet. Several heavy black postmarks are present, obscuring significant portions of the design. One prominent postmark is a circular date stamp, with partial legibility suggesting 'MAY 19'. Another heavy, dark, elongated postmark extends diagonally across the upper right side of the stamp. The perforations appear largely intact, though there might be some minor damage or wear along the edges, consistent with a used stamp. The overall condition is good for a used item of this age, despite the heavy postmarks. The paper appears to be of standard stamp paper quality from the era. The heavy cancellation suggests it fulfilled its postal duty. Given the 'POSTAGE & REVENUE' inscription and the portrait of Queen Victoria, it can be dated to the British Raj period in India, likely late 19th or early 20th century.