uncommon1900-1945

Hong Kong Postage Due Stamp

Name: Hong Kong Postage Due Stamp
Brand: Hong Kong

Hong Kong · 1923 · 1c

This stamp features a simple, functional design with the denomination '1 CENT' prominently displayed within an ornate frame. The text 'HONG KONG' appears at the top, and Chinese characters for the value and 'postage due' are included, indicating its purpose was to collect insufficient postage from the recipient.

Issued under British colonial rule, these were the first postage due stamps for Hong Kong, establishing a formal system for handling underpaid mail. They were printed by De La Rue in London.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

postage-due numerals back-of-book

Catalog Numbers

sgD1

scottJ1

michelP1

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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.