Historical Postcard Sent in 1979 with Queen Elizabeth II and Butterfly Series Stamps – A postcard sent in 1979, franked with a 10-cent Queen Elizabeth II stamp (Scott HK 275) and a 20-cent Butterfly series stamp (Scott HK 354), represents Hong Kong’s postal history during the British colonial era. The 10-cent stamp, issued in 1973, features a red-orange portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Arnold Machin, printed using photogravure by Harrison & Sons Ltd. The 20-cent stamp, part of the 1979 Butterfly series, is a multicolored commemorative design by Jane Thatcher, with no watermark and a perforation of 14½. The 30-cent franking suggests standard domestic or international postage. This postcard is a valuable historical artifact for collectors, showcasing Hong Kong’s postal system and stamp designs of the time.