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Stamp collector's kit on sale
The Postmaster General, Mr Robert Footman, announced today (Thursday) that a stamp collector's kit and a stamp catalogue will be placed on sale from September 25 (Wednesday) at the following eight philatelic offices:
Airport Post Office General Post Office
Granville Road Post office Harcourt Road Post Office Peak Post Office
Sha Tin Central Post Office Tsim Sha Tsui Post Office Tsuen Wan Post Office
The collector's kit, a starter's kit for beginners and youths, comprises a stamp stock book, a magnifying glass, a pair of tweezers, and a souvenir cover. It will be sold at $50.
In addition, a stamp catalogue "1996 Yang's Postage Stamp and Postal History Catalogue of Hong Kong" will also be put on sale at $65. This is a guide for stamp collectors with full colour illustrations on postage stamps and philatelic products issued by the Hong Kong Post Office since 1862.
Mr Footman said: "By making available basic stamp-collecting accessories at the philatelic offices, the Post Office hopes to provide convenience for beginners to start the hobby."
The Post Office will also put on sale other items such as albums for stamps and First Day Covers for the experienced collectors in due course.
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