Hong Kong – Scott # 198, used

Description

Hong Kong – Scott #198 (1954) – $10 Queen Elizabeth II Definitive – Used

This impressive high-value $10 definitive stamp was issued in 1954, during the early years of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Printed in a bold combination of bright violet and blue, it features the engraved left-facing portrait of the Queen framed by traditional Chinese characters and ornamental border designs — a signature look of Hong Kong’s mid-century postal aesthetic.

The $10 denomination represented one of the highest postal values of the era and was typically used for large commercial mailings, international parcel shipments, and financial or government correspondence. As a result, legitimate postal-used examples are historically meaningful and sought after, especially when cancellations are clear and not overly heavy.

This stamp presents well with strong color, clean perforations, and a readable postmark, offering a fine collectible example of Hong Kong’s classic QEII issues.

Condition: Used – Light/medium cancellation as shown; sound perforations.
Scott Catalog Number: #198
Issued: 1954
Denomination: $10
Color: Violet & Blue
Watermark: Multiple Script CA (standard for the issue)

An essential high-value definitive for collectors of Hong Kong, Commonwealth, and Queen Elizabeth II philately.