1950: Bureau of Forestry

Red lauan is featured on a two-stamp set issued on April 14, 1950 for the 50th anniversary of the Bureau of Forestry.

The red lauan is a tree endemic to the Philippines. "Red" comes from the reddish tinge of the bark.

Quantities printed:
2c green (5,000,000)
4c purple (4,000,000)

Printing method: Engraved
Printers: American Bank Note Company
Perforation measurement: 12
Unwatermarked paper

[Data taken from various sources.]