Hong Kong – Scott # 144, used
$2.50
Hong Kong 1912–21 King George V $2 carmine & black definitive (Scott #144), used. A bold, high-value De La Rue issue with clear cancel and strong color — an attractive classic colonial stamp.
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Description
Hong Kong – Scott #144 (1912–21) Used, King George V Definitive, $2 Carmine & Black
This high-denomination $2 carmine and black stamp is one of the key values from Hong Kong’s 1912–1921 King George V definitive series, printed by De La Rue & Co. Highly recognizable for its bold red portrait oval contrasted against an ornate black frame, this issue is considered one of the most striking designs from the KGV era.
The stamp features the finely engraved left-facing portrait of King George V, framed by traditional Chinese character inscriptions for “Hong Kong” and the denomination. Intended primarily for parcel, registry, and international mail, high-value stamps like this saw practical commercial usage and are scarcer in attractive used condition.
This example shows a clear HONG KONG circular date cancellation with good color retention and well-balanced margins.
Details:
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Country: Hong Kong (British Colony)
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Issue Period: 1912–1921
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Denomination: $2
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Color: Carmine & Black
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Design: Portrait of King George V in ornate frame
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Printer: De La Rue & Co.
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Condition: Used, legible circular cancel, strong color
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Catalog Reference: Scott #144
A desirable high-value definitive from the KGV period — a standout addition to any British Empire or Hong Kong philatelic collection.
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