The Straits Settlements was actually a group of territories in Southeast Asia established in 1826 under the British control. While Indian stamps were used prior to 1876, with the status of it becoming a crown colony, new stamps has to be issued. In the interim however, stamps of India overprinted with a crown and the stamp value of "cents" instead of 'annas' was used. In a sense, these can be considered the first official postage stamps that were distinctively 'created' for the Straits Settlment (since the previous stamps used were stamps from India) by overprinting it with the new values.
Thanks to Sara for the card.
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