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Hong Kong King George V Definitive
common1900-1945

Hong Kong King George V Definitive

Hong Kong · 1930 · 10 Cents

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King George V, the reigning British monarch at the time. The portrait is framed within an ornate oval, with the denomination '10 CENTS' prominently displayed at the bottom and 'HONG KONG' at the top.

Issued during the British colonial period, this stamp reflects the political status of Hong Kong as a Crown Colony. The King George V definitives were widely used for postage throughout the British Empire.

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Catalog Numbers

sg121
scott134
michel121

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$3
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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