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Hongkong Post today (July 18) announced that two stamp sheetlets, "Mainland Scenery Series No. 10 - Dunhuang Grottoes" and "The Complete Mainland Scenery Series", will be released for sale together with associated philatelic products on August 2.
Stamp sheetlets based on the theme of Mainland scenery have been issued since 2002 to introduce magnificent geographical landscapes and majestic historical landmarks in China. Since its debut with "Hukou Waterfall", this series has been immensely popular over the years among both philatelists and those interested in cultural heritage. It will now be concluded by "Dunhuang Grottoes", depicting a cluster of five cave sites, of which the Mogao Caves are the oldest in history, the grandest in scale and the richest in content. The Mogao Caves provide sanctuary for some 2 000 painted statues and 45 000 square metres of murals, and were declared by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation as a World Heritage Site in 1987.
For those who might have missed some earlier issues and to celebrate the success of this classical theme, Hongkong Post has produced a sheetlet that captures at a glance all the Mainland scenes covered in the series.
Official first day covers of "Mainland Scenery Series No. 10 - Dunhuang Grottoes" as well as souvenir covers of "The Complete Mainland Scenery Series" will be put on sale for $1 each at all post offices effective from July 19, while a prestige version of the latter will be available for $8. The two stamp sheetlets and associated philatelic products will be displayed at the General Post Office, Tsim Sha Tsui Post Office, Tsuen Wan Post Office and Sha Tin Central Post Office on the same day. Advance orders for servicing self-provided covers will be accepted at all philatelic offices from July 19 to 25. Further information may be obtained from the website of Hongkong Post at www.hongkongpost.com.
Ends/Monday, July 18, 2011
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