Hong Kong Queen Victoria Postage Due Stamp

Name: Hong Kong Queen Victoria Postage Due Stamp
Brand: Hong Kong

Hong Kong · 1891 · 2 Cents

This stamp features a central numeral '2' indicating its two-cent value, framed by ornate scrollwork. The text 'HONGKONG POSTAGE DUE' is prominently displayed, with Chinese characters for 'Hong Kong' and the value appearing in the corners. It was designed to collect insufficient postage from the recipient of a letter.

Issued during the British colonial period, this was Hong Kong's first postage due stamp, reflecting the formalization of postal services and regulations in the colony under Queen Victoria's reign.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

queen-victoria postage-due numeral colonial

Catalog Numbers

sgD1

scottD1

michelP1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$100

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$65

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$30

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$10

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