The first mourning stamps of the Republic era were issued on July 15, 1948 for President Manuel Roxas who died of a heart attack on April 15, 1948.
Quantities printed:
2c (1,500,000)
4c (1,000,000)
Printing method: Engraved
Printers: American Bank Note Company
Perforation measurement: 12
Unwatermarked paper
Possible shades of the black.
[Data taken from various sources.]
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