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Hongkong Post today (December 8) announced that the 2011 Prestige Annual Stamp Album and the 2011 Annual Stamp Pack will be available for sale at the 37 philatelic offices and at the Postshop at the General Post Office, as well as through "ShopThruPost" - the Internet shopping mall at www.shopthrupost.hk - from December 15.
The 2011 Prestige Annual Stamp Album, at HK$520 each, is an elegant collection of special/commemorative stamps, souvenir sheets and stamp sheetlets issued by Hongkong Post in 2011. The 2011 Annual Stamp Pack, at HK$190 each, contains all special/commemorative stamps issued by Hongkong Post in 2011. Stamps, though small in size, enshrine endless memories of yesterday and sketch out the promising world of tomorrow. The year 2011 carries particular significance as it marks the 170th anniversary of the postal service in Hong Kong. The 2011 Prestige Annual Stamp Album and the 2011 Annual Stamp Pack cover a wide range of themes, taking us on a journey into the past, present and future to explore our history and culture as well as looking at the fun in life. They are indispensable items for philatelists and ideal gifts for the festive season.
Information about the 2011 Prestige Annual Stamp Album and the 2011 Annual Stamp Pack can be obtained from the Hongkong Post website at www.hongkongpost.com.
Ends/Thursday, December 8, 2011
Issued at HKT 10:02
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