Saturday, September 29, 2018

1950: AFF 50th anniversary

For the 25th anniversary of Asociacion Filatelica de Filipinas, a set of three stamps and a souvenir sheet were issued on May 22, 1950 featuring American philatelic president Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945) examining his stamp collection. FDR was an honorary member of AFF.
Quantities printed:
4c blackish (2,000,000)
6c carmine (2,000,000)
18c blue (1,000,000)
80c souvenir sheet (100,000)
Printing method: Engraved
Printers: American Bank Note Company
Perforation measurement of stamps: 12
Unwatermarked paper
The imperforate souvenir sheet is airmail.
[Data taken from various sources.]

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