Sale of Overseas Philatelic Products on 18 November 2008
Philatelic products issued by the postal administrations of Australia Post, Macao Post, New Zealand Post, Portugal Post, Royal Mail, Singapore Post and United Nations will be put on sale at 36* philatelic offices and Hongkong Post Internet shopping mall - "ShopThruPost" starting from 18 November 2008 (Tuesday). The selling prices of the products and sales quota for each customer are as follow:
| Postal Administration and Issue Name |
Product Code |
Products and Pictures |
Unit Price HK$ |
Sales Quota
( for each queuing customer) |
| Australia Post |
| Waterfalls |
The Waterfalls stamp issues shows four of these stunning natural features found around Australia.
The waterfalls featured are:
| Russell Falls, Tasmania - $1.40 |
Jim Jim Falls, NT - $2.05 |
| Spa Pool, Hamersley Gorge, WA - $2.80 |
MacKenzie Falls, Victoria - $4.10 |
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| AU181 |
Datestamped First Day Cover with Stamp Set |
 |
$62.00 |
5 covers |
| Tourist Precincts |
Featuring seven of Australia's most loved tourist precincts this issues is also the first incorporating the new postage rate of 55c.
The tourist precincts featured are:
| Luna Park, Melbourne - 55c, |
South Bank, Brisbane - 55c, |
| The Rocks, Sydney - 55c, |
Fishermans Wharf, Fremantle - 55c, |
| Foreshore, Cairns - $1.10, |
Salamanca Place, Hobart - $1.65, |
| Glenelg, Adelaide - $2.75 |
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| AU182 |
Stamps Set of 7 |
 |
$45.00 |
5 sets |
| International Polar Year 2007-08 |
Australian Antarctic Territory stamp issue marks International Polar Year 2007-08. Postal administrations from around the world have released stamp issues recently commemorating this global polar research effort. Australia Post joins this philatelic endeavour with an issue of four stamps and miniature sheet, covering the areas of Astronomy, Glaciology, Oceanography and Marine biology. |
| AU183 |
Miniature Sheet |
 |
$19.00 |
5 sheets |
| AU184 |
Datestamped First Day Cover with Stamp Set |
|
$21.00 |
5 covers |
| Macao Post |
| 20th Macau International Fireworks Display Contest |
In celebration of the Macau International Fireworks Display Contest organized by the Macau Government Tourist Office, Macao Post issued the stamp issue “20th Macau International Fireworks Display Contest” on 1 October, 2008, in commemorating this international great event. The four stamps are applied with varnish printing technique to highlight the glamorous firework images; the same printing technique is also applied for composing the wonderful music. |
| MA390 |
Stamps Set of 4
(Remark: Stamp Sheet printed in 1 set of stamps.) |
 |
$14.00 |
5 sets |
| MA391 |
Souvenir Sheet |
 |
$11.00 |
5 sheets |
| Celebration |
In celebration of the "World Post Day" that celebrated by the worldwide post offices on 9th October every year, Macao Post especially used the theme of "Celebration" to issue new stamps on 9 October, 2008 in order to celebrate this significant day. With a set of two stamps, one shows a celebration tree made up of different languages in symbolizing the unity of the world while the other shows the emblem of Universal Postal Union. |
| MA392 |
Stamps Set of 2
(Remark: Stamp Sheet printed in 10 sets of stamps.) |
 |
$6.00 |
5 sets |
| New Zealand Post |
| A to Z of New Zealand |
There are 26 stamps, one for each letter of the alphabet, and each showing something uniquely New Zealand. Where else would an ‘L’ stand for ‘Log o’ Wood’ – referring of course to the hotly contested provincial rugby Ranfurly Shield; or ‘G’ for ‘Goodnight Kiwi’ the lovable little chap who’s bedtime ritual used to signal the night’s end to TV viewing Games. |
| NZ144 |
Stamp Sheet |
 |
$67.00 |
5 sheets |
| Portugal Post |
| Pharmaceutical Ceramics |
On 26 September 2008, Portugal Post issued a stamps set of 4, souvenir sheet and other commemorative products under the theme of “Pharmaceutical Ceramics”.
From early on, the wide variety of patterns, glazing techniques, shapes and colours according to era, manufacturing location, destination, purpose and intended contents gave pharmaceutical jars and pots a decorative role that was on a par with their obvious practical purpose, making them items of interest for chemists and collectors alike. |
| PO32 |
Stamps Set of 4 |
 |
$25.00 |
5 sets |
| PO33 |
Souvenir Sheet |
 |
$28.00 |
5 sheets |
| Royal Mail |
| The 50th Anniversary of the Country Definitives |
It's fifty years since the introduction of new Country stamps and Royal Mail is marking this important anniversary with a special Miniature Sheet and other commemorative products. |
| BR214 |
Presentation Pack |
 |
$53.00 |
5 packs |
| Singapore Post |
| 40 Years of The Republic of Singapore Air Force |
This set of 5 commemorative stamps showcases the diverse range of vocation which makes up the RSAF. The Pilot vocation is featured in the 1st Local stamp, the Weapon Systems Officer (Command, Control and Communications) vocation is featured in the 2nd Local stamp, the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot vocation is featured in the 65¢ stamp, the Air Engineering Officer and the Senior Technician vocations are featured in the 80¢ stamp and the Weapon Systems Officer (Air Defence Artillery) vocation is featured in the $1.10 stamp. |
| SG335 |
Stamps Set of 5 |
 |
$18.00 |
5 sets |
| SG336 |
Datestamped First Day Cover with Stamp Set |
 |
$22.00 |
5 covers |
| United Nations |
| We Can End Poverty |
On 18 September 2008, the United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) issued six commemorative stamps and a souvenir card on the theme “We Can End Poverty”.
As part of the activities to celebrate the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty and the end of the First Decade for the Eradication of Poverty (1997-2006), the Department of Economic and Social Affairs invited children from all over the world to participate in an art competition in 2007 on the theme “We Can End Poverty”. Six of the winning entries were selected as stamp designs for the United Nations 2008 “We Can End Poverty” stamp issue. |
| UN64 |
Datestamped First Day Cover with Stamp – 2 Covers |
 |
$20.00 |
5 sets |
* The sale of philatelic products will be temporarily suspended from 20 October 2008 to December 2008 for major renovation works at Sheung Wan Post Office.
Remarks :
- The above overseas stamp products are available for sale until stock lasts. Sales quotas are still applicable during the six-month sales period.
- Sales arrangements, selling price and sales quota set out in “Philatelic Link” are subject to change without prior notice.
- The above pictures are for reference only.
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