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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