Hong Kong – Scott # 132, used

Description

Hong Kong – Scott #132 (1912–21) Used — King George V 3¢ Gray

This classic early 20th-century definitive from British Hong Kong features King George V in finely engraved profile, framed by ornamental scrollwork and Chinese inscriptions denoting the colony and denomination. Issued between 1912 and 1921 by De La Rue & Co., this 3-cent gray stamp represents one of the most recognizable designs of the colonial period.

The issue is part of the long-running King George V definitive series, which introduced uniform colonial designs combining British royal iconography with regional inscriptions. These stamps served everyday postal needs during an era of growing trade and communication throughout the British Empire.

This example bears a light circular “HONG KONG” postmark, showing careful postal use without obscuring the portrait. It remains clean and sharply printed, with well-centered margins and sound perforations.

Details:

• Country: Hong Kong (British Administration)

• Scott #: 132

• Year of Issue: 1912–1921

• Denomination: 3 Cents

• Color: Gray

• Condition: Used — light circular cancel, well-centered

• Printer: De La Rue & Co., London

• Watermark: Crown and Multiple Script CA

• Series: King George V Definitives

An excellent and affordable representative of the King George V series — a must for collectors of British Commonwealth classics or early Hong Kong postal history.