1947: First Anniversary of Republic issue

For the anniversary of the Republic, a three-stamp set was issued on July 4, 1947 showing President Manuel A. Roxas taking the oath of office. Administering the oath was Chief Justice Manuel Moran; also shown are Vice President Elpidio Quirino, First Lady Trinidad de Leon Roxas and U.S. Ambassador Paul McNutt; all of whom are not identified on the stamps. The ceremony was held at Luneta.

Quantities printed:
4c carmine (489,975)
6c green (300,000)
16c purple (200,000)

Printing method: Typographed
Printers: Philippine Bureau of Printing
Perforation measurement: 12-1/2
Unwatermarked paper

Varieties:
4c white dot on head, missing R of REPUBLIC

6c white dot on E of POSTAGE, ring flaw after E of POSTAGE

16c V with handle in CENTAVOS, S with curled tail in CENTAVOS

[Data taken from various sources.]