Hong Kong King George VI Definitive
Hong Kong · 1950 · 10c
This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King George VI, the reigning British monarch at the time. The design is framed by Chinese characters on the left and right, with the country name 'HONG KONG' at the top and the denomination '10 CENTS' at the bottom.
Issued during the British colonial period, this series was one of the last to feature King George VI before his death in 1952 and the subsequent accession of Queen Elizabeth II.
Printing Method
Photogravure
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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