Commemorative stamp issue - "170th Anniversary of Hong Kong Postal Service"

Wed, 08/10/2011 - 09:14 — Anonymous Hongkong Post today (August 10)
announced that a stamp sheetlet marking the 170th anniversary of the Hong
Kong postal service will be released for sale together with associated
philatelic products on August 25. The first post office was opened in Hong
Kong on August 25, 1841, to provide a safe, reliable and affordable channel
for personal or business communication. Hongkong Post has upheld this
excellent tradition throughout the past 170 years, overcoming countless
operational difficulties and responding tenaciously to new challenges, living
up to its purpose statement of "Linking People, Delivering Business". The
left-hand side of the "170th Anniversary of Hong Kong Postal Service" stamp
sheetlet shows contrasting views of the General Post Office built in 1911 and
the present one that became operational in 1976, and shows the Victorian
pillar street posting box (cast between 1837 and 1901) juxtaposed with its
modern-day version to denote the passage of time. Furthermore, the globe and
hummingbird logo on the right-hand side symbolise Hongkong Post's traditional
strength derived from a wide variety of products and a comprehensive delivery
network, while the postmarks used in 1841 and 2011 subtly underscore the
170th anniversary of the postal service. Official first day covers will be
put on sale for $1 each at all post offices effective from August 11.
Meanwhile, the stamp sheetlet 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 August 11 to 17. Further information may be obtained from the website of
Hongkong Post at www.hongkongpost.com. Appendix Commemorative stamp issue -
"170th Anniversary of Hong Kong Postal Service".