MINIATURE WORLD80 - Singapore Post

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HONGKONG, CHINA
UNITED KINGDOM
PHILATELIC PRODUCTS OF
Foreign Countries
Post Boxes
[ 18 AUGUST 2009 ]
The earliest known surviving posting slot
was placed in the wall of Wakefield Post
Office in 1809 and to celebrate this 200th
anniversary four stamps featuring iconic
wall mounted post boxes were released.
The Fire and Rescue Service Stamp Set
[ 01 SEPTEMBER 2009 ]
The earliest purpose-built Fire Station
was opened in Chester in 1709. This Special
Stamp issue pays tribute to the UK’s brave
firefighters by depicting the risks they
face every day to help the rest of us safe.
Royal Navy Uniforms
[ 17 SEPTEMBER 2009 ]
This special issue traces the change from
the ostentation of the 1795 Admirals
uniform through to the sheer functionality
of present day flight deck garb.
60th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s
Republic of China
[ 01 OCTOBER 2009 ]
Founded on 01 October 1949, the People’s Republic
of China celebrates her 60th anniversary this year.
Over the past 60 years, China has amazed the world
with her remarkable success in development.
Centenary of Customs and Excise Service
[ 17 SEPTEMBER 2009 ]
The Preventive Service was set up on 17 September
1909 under the then Imports and Exports Department
and tasked with the duties of protecting and
collecting revenue on liquors. It was renamed the
Customs and Excise Service in 1977 and became an
independent government department in 1982.