International Postage Meter Stamp Catalog/Hong Kong/AA2
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Hong Kong Type AA2
[edit | edit source]Neopost 1930s Model
[edit | edit source]- Neopost machines weren't given a specific name so the 1930s model, like previous versions, was initially marketed simply as "The Neopost". The machines used in Hong Kong could print six values.
- 3 machines are known, numbered N2 to N4. An essay was produced for N1 but was in a considerably different design - this was possibly only a 3-value machine.
AA2.N2 (LV-6).
- A. Not known (possibly Mackinnon, Mackenzie & Co.) Known 25 III 37 - 22 II 41
- TM: BIC "VICTORIA / HONGKONG"
- Values:
- 2c date unknown
- 5c known 25 IX 37
- 20c known 17 IV 37
- 25c known 25 IX 37 - 22 II 41
- 50c known 25 III 37 - 22 II 41
- $1 known 17 IV 37 - 22 II 41
- Slogans:
- Image
- A. For comfort and service travel and ship by P&O, B.I. and E&A (Image shows a photocopy - actual slogan would be red)
- Known 25 III 37 - 22 XI 37
- Image
- TM: BIC "VICTORIA / HONGKONG"
AA2.N3 (LV-6).
- A. Bank of China. Known 2 XI 40 - 20 VIII 41
- TM: BIC "VICTORIA / HONGKONG"
- Values:
- 1c known 1 XII 36 - this is probably a proof
- 2c date unknown
- 5c known 31 XII 36 - this is probably a proof
- 10c known 1 II 41 - 20 VIII 41
- 25c known 2 XI 40 - 20 VIII 41
- Remaining value not known
- Slogans:
- Image
- A. You need never buy another postage stamp! Get a "Neopost" (Image shows a photocopy - actual slogan would be red)
- Known 31 XII 36 - this is probably a proof
- NOTE. Slogans are not known postally used on this machine.
- Image
- TM: BIC "VICTORIA / HONGKONG"
AA2.N4 (LV-6).
- A. Butterfield & Swire. Known 25 VI 37 - 23 VI 41
- TM: BIC "VICTORIA / HONGKONG"
- Values:
- 1c known 11 III 38
- 4c known 25 VI 37
- 5c known 15 IX 38 - 31 X 38
- 10c known 25 VI 37 - 19 VI 41
- 25c known 26 VI 37 - 23 VI 41
- Remaining value not known
- Slogans:
- Not known on this machine
- TM: BIC "VICTORIA / HONGKONG"