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Press Release issued on 16 June 2008
Sale of overseas philatelic products
Hongkong Post announced today (June 16) that selected philatelic products issued by the postal administrations of Australia, Macau, Mainland China, New Zealand, Portugal and United Kingdom would be on sale at all philatelic offices from June 19 (Thursday). Customers may also purchase the overseas philatelic products at Hongkong Post Internet shopping mall ¡ª "ShopThruPost" (http://www.shopthrupost.hk). 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 is attached.
The photograph illustrates the overseas philatelic products to be put on sale from June 19. It includes, "Insects - Action for Species" Stamps Set of 4 (picture 1) issued by Royal Mail, "The Games of the XXIX Olympic - Torch Relay" Presentation Pack (picture 2) issued by China Post and "Prince Caspian" Datestamped First Day Cover with Stamp Set (picture 3) issued by New Zealand Post.