Las Bela

Las Bela was feudatory state on the western coast of India, now a part of Pakistan.


 * In 1897, a ½ anna square design was issued on thick paper, inscribed in English LAS BELA / STATE.
 * In 1898-1900, the design was issued again on various colored papers or thin white surfaced paper. A 1 anna value in a design somehwat like a London Underground sign was also issued.
 * In 1904, ½ anna stamps were again issued, now with wider margins and perf 11½ or 12½.
 * By April 1907, Las Bela stamps were made obsoloete and were replaced by the stamps of India.

