This official postage stamp from the princely state of Bhopal features the state’s ornate coat of arms with Arabic script above and English inscriptions around the border. The central design is printed in orange, and the overprint “SERVICE” in bold black letters indicates its use for official government correspondence. The denomination “Quarter Anna” appears prominently at the top. The stamp represents the transition from local princely issues to standardized postal service integration within British India.

Philatelic Significance:
Bhopal’s stamps are among the more fascinating Indian Feudatory issues, notable for bilingual inscriptions and strong heraldic symbolism. Service overprints such as this were used exclusively by the state’s administration and are of special interest to collectors of Indian States and Official Service issues.