Hong Kong 1997-1999 Philatelic Set: 2x FDC & 3x LDC Handover Era

A unique historical bundle of official Hong Kong postal covers from the handover transition period. This set includes both the First Day of Issue and the Last Day of Issue for the iconic "Neutral" definitive series. The Bundle Includes: • 2x Official First Day Covers (26 Jan 1997): • Issued just before the 1997 handover. • Features the new "Neutral" design (Hong Kong skyline and Bauhinia flower) which replaced the Queen’s portrait. • One cover features the horizontal stamp set; the other features the high-value souvenir sheetlet. • Crisp "First Day of Issue" pictorial junk boat postmarks. • 3x Official Last Day Covers (17 Oct 1999): • Commemorating the final day of use for this specific definitive series before the "Hong Kong, China" branding became the permanent standard. • Features various denominations (10c to $50). • Clean GPO (General Post Office) cancellations dated 17.10.99. • Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Envelopes are clean, unaddressed, and stamps are perfectly preserved. • Historical Value: A must-have for collectors of Hong Kong history, British Commonwealth, or Asian philately.