Hong Kong Queen Victoria Postage Due
Hong Kong · 1891 · 2 Cents
This stamp is a postage due issue from British colonial Hong Kong. The design features the portrait of Queen Victoria, framed by Chinese characters and the English text 'HONG KONG POSTAGE DUE'. The denomination '2 CENTS' is prominently displayed at the bottom.
Issued during the reign of Queen Victoria, this stamp was used to collect insufficient postage from the recipient of a letter, a common practice in the late 19th century postal systems.
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