common1900-1945

Hong Kong Queen Victoria Definitives, 1900-1901

Name: Hong Kong Queen Victoria Definitives, 1900-1901
Brand: Hong Kong

Hong Kong · 1900 · 10 Cents

This definitive stamp features the mature portrait of Queen Victoria, facing left, within an ornate oval frame. The design is inscribed 'HONG KONG' at the top and the denomination 'TEN CENTS' at the bottom, with Chinese characters for the value in the side panels. The stamp is printed in a distinctive ultramarine and dull blue color scheme.

Issued during the final year of Queen Victoria's reign, this stamp represents the end of the Victorian era for the British colony of Hong Kong. It was part of a series that updated the colors of previous issues.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty queen-victoria portraits definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg59

scott60

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$15

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.