Hong Kong – Scott # 651C, used

Description

Hong Kong – Scott #651C – $10 Queen Elizabeth II Definitive – Used

This striking $10 high-value definitive comes from Hong Kong’s Queen Elizabeth II “Sculptured Head” series, issued in the final decades of British rule. The design features the iconic sculpted profile of Queen Elizabeth II, set against a warm chestnut-brown background, with bold Chinese calligraphy adding cultural emphasis and bilingual identity.

High-denomination definitives like this one were primarily used for heavy parcels, international airmail, and registry fees, making genuinely used examples desirable to collectors. The deep, saturated background tone and strong typography reflect Hong Kong’s modern commercial confidence during the late colonial era.

Details:

• Country: Hong Kong

• Scott #: 651C

• Denomination: $10

• Issue: QEII “Sculptured Head” definitive

• Color: Chestnut brown with engraved portrait

• Condition: Used — bold cancel, strong color, perforations intact

Ideal for collectors interested in:

• Queen Elizabeth II portrait issues

• British colonial era definitives

• Post-war Hong Kong postal history

• High-value commercial usage stamps

This stamp stands as a polished reminder of Hong Kong’s identity as a global crossroads of East and West.