Hong Kong – Scott # 161B, hinged

Description

Hong Kong – Scott #161B (1938–48) / King George VI Definitive / 30¢ Blue / Unused, Hinged

This stamp is part of the 1938–1948 King George VI definitive issue, one of the most historically significant and widely collected definitive series of Hong Kong’s colonial period. Printed by Bradbury Wilkinson & Co., the series is admired for its elegant engraving, balanced typography, and cultural blending through the use of both English and Chinese inscriptions.

Scott #161B is the 30-cent value in blue, a later shade/type variation distinct from the earlier olive-bistre issue. The stamp features a finely engraved profile portrait of King George VI, framed by a Chinese-inspired key-pattern border and flanked by bilingual denomination characters.

This listing is for a clean, unused example, with hinge remnants on the reverse typical of earlier mounted collections. The color remains fresh with strong impression detail.

Details:

• Country: Hong Kong

• Era: British Colonial

• Issue Years: 1938–1948

• Catalog #: Scott #161B

• Denomination: 30 Cents

• Color: Blue

• Design: Portrait of King George VI with bilingual inscriptions

• Printer: Bradbury Wilkinson & Co.

• Condition: Unused, Hinged (NH not guaranteed)

• Gum: Original gum with hinge mark

A desirable variant from a classic definitive set—ideal for Commonwealth, British Empire, and Hong Kong specialists.