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Press Release issued on 9 May 2008
Sale of overseas philatelic products

Hongkong Post announced today (May 9) that selected philatelic products issued by the postal administrations of Australia, Canada, Finland, Macau, Mainland China, New Zealand, Singapore, United Kingdom, United Nations and the United States would be put on sale at all philatelic offices from next Thursday (May 15).  Customers may also purchase the overseas philatelic products at Hongkong Post Internet shopping mall - "ShopThruPost".  Further information about these products can be obtained by calling the Hongkong Post Philatelic Bureau Hotline  2785 5711.

 Details of the philatelic products, the selling prices and sales quota for each customer are listed at Appendix.  Photograph showing these philatelic products are attached.

Sale of Overseas Philatelic Products at all Philatelic Offices from 15 May 2008

Photo illustrates the overseas philatelic products to be put on sale from May 15. It includes, "Rain or Sunshine?" Stamps Set of 5 (picture 1) issued by Finland Post, "2007 Year book - Standard" Annual Album (picture 2) issued by Royal Mail, "Peranakan Museum Collection" Beaded Collection's Sheet (picture 3) issued by Singapore Post, and "Endangered Species 2008" CITES Silk First Day Cover with Stamp Set (Limited Edition) (picture 4) issued by United Nations.