A set of two stamps commemorated the 50th death anniversary of Gregorio del Pilar on December 2, 1949. It depicts the general astride a horse at the Battle of Tirad Pass (December 2, 1899) where he was killed.
Quantities printed:
2c brown (5,000,000)
4c green (4,000,000)
2c brown (5,000,000)
4c green (4,000,000)
Printing method: Engraved
Printers: American Bank Note Company
Perforation measurement: 12
Unwatermarked paper
Printers: American Bank Note Company
Perforation measurement: 12
Unwatermarked paper
This was the last issue for 1949.
[Data taken from various sources.]
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