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Queen Victoria of Hong Kong
uncommonpre-1900

Queen Victoria of Hong Kong

Hong Kong · 1888 · 2 Cents

The stamp features a profile portrait of Queen Victoria facing left, set within an oval frame. 'HONG KONG' is inscribed at the top and 'VICTORIA' at the bottom, with '2 CENTS' in the lower corners.

This stamp was issued during the British colonial period of Hong Kong, featuring the reigning monarch, Queen Victoria. It is part of a series of definitive stamps used for everyday postal services in the colony.

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Engraved

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