Description
This group consists of Hong Kong Scott #s 284–287, a four-stamp definitive set featuring the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, issued during the 1960s–1970s period of British administration. These stamps represent the high-value denominations of the long-running Queen Elizabeth II definitive series used throughout Hong Kong.
The design pairs a sculpted profile of the Queen with an ornate floral side panel, blending British royal imagery with decorative elements that distinguish Hong Kong issues from contemporaneous definitives elsewhere in the Commonwealth. The larger formats and richer colors reflect their intended use for higher postal rates, including parcels, registration, and overseas correspondence.
Denominations in this group include $1.30, $2, $5, and $10, values that typically saw heavier handling and lower survival rates in fine used condition. As a result, used examples provide valuable insight into real postal usage during this period of Hong Kong’s colonial postal history.
All stamps in this group are used, with visible cancellations consistent with genuine postal circulation. Overall condition is typical for working high-value stamps of the era, and the engraved portraits remain clear and well defined.
A strong grouping for collectors of Hong Kong, British Commonwealth, or Queen Elizabeth II definitive issues, as well as those interested in mid-20th-century Asian postal history.
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