Hong Kong Clock Tower
Hong Kong · 1901 · 2 CENTS
The stamp features a prominent clock tower vignette, with 'HONG KONG' at the top and 'POSTAGE & REVENUE' below the central design. The denomination '2 CENTS' is clearly visible at the bottom.
Issued during the British colonial era, this stamp depicts a significant architectural landmark, likely the Tsim Sha Tsui Clock Tower, which was part of the Kowloon-Canton Railway station. It reflects the infrastructure development and colonial administration of Hong Kong at the turn of the 20th century.
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