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Hong Kong 1874 Queen Victoria Revenue Stamp
uncommonpre-1900

Hong Kong 1874 Queen Victoria Revenue Stamp

Hong Kong · 1874 · 3 Cents

This stamp features the diademed profile of Queen Victoria, a design common to many British colonial issues of the era. The portrait is framed by an ornate oval, with the denomination 'THREE CENTS' inscribed below and 'HONGKONG' at the top. The stamp was intended for fiscal or revenue purposes rather than postage.

Issued during the British colonial period, this revenue stamp was used to collect taxes on various documents and transactions in Hong Kong, reflecting the administrative systems of the British Empire.

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Catalog Numbers

sgF1
scott
michel

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$120
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$80
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$40
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$15

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