The first issue for 1948 was a set of three stamps for the "Third Anniversary of Liberation" of Manila.
It portrays Gen. Douglas MacArthur (1880-1964) as "Defender-Liberator". The date of issue was February 3, 1948.
Quantities printed:
6c purple (600,000)
6c carmine (400,000)
16c ultramarine (300,000)
6c purple (600,000)
6c carmine (400,000)
16c ultramarine (300,000)
Printing method: Engraved
Printers: American Bank Note Company
Perforation measurement: 12
Unwatermarked paper
Printers: American Bank Note Company
Perforation measurement: 12
Unwatermarked paper
[Data taken from various sources.]
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