OB handstamps 1c

Still more OB handstamps on the 1948 Bonifacio Monument definitive.

OB handstamps 8

On the 20-centavo Mayon Volcano stamp of 1947.

OB handstamps 5a

Additional OB handstamp on the 16-centavo pictorial definitive of 1947.

OB handstamps 1a

 

Additional OB handstamp on the 1948 Bonifacio Monument definitive.

OB handstamps 5

On 16-centavo pictorial definitive of 1947.

OB handstamps 4

Multiple on 12-centavo pictorial definitive of 1947.

OB handstamps 3

Vertical reading down on P1 pictorial definitive of 1947.

Manila machine cancel

Manila machine cancels on 1948 Rizal definitive.

OB handstamps 1

OB handstamps of the 1948 Bonifacio Monument definitive.

EFO 1943 JapOcc regular 2c

Short diagonal line jutting from the upper right corner where the top and right frame lines meet.

Popular Flowers

New Issue alert:

EFO 1992 flower definitive P1.50 D

Black outlines of flowers on the left and right stamps of this strip of 3 are shifted.

EFO 1992 flower definitive P1.50 B

Black outlines of flowers shifted on the right stamp of this pair.

EFO 1992 flower definitive P1.50 A

Black outlines of flowers shifted on the right stamp

Black outlines of flowers shifted on the right stamp

Black outlines of flowers shifted on the left stamp

Black outlines of flowers shifted on both stamps

Black outlines shifted on the P1.50 flower definitive of 1992, light and dark shades, in pairs.

Popular Flowers P17

New Issue alert:

POPULAR FLOWERS featuring BIRD OF PARADISE

December 8, 2018 

Kind of Issue : Definitive
Denomination & Quantity : P17 - - - 500,000 
Date of Issue : October 9, 2018
Size of Stamps : 25mm x 25mm 
Sheet Composition : 100 (10 x 10)
Perforation : 13.5
Printing Process : Litho Offset (4 colors) 
Paper : Imported Unwatermarked
Printer : Amstar Company, Inc.
Designer : Rodine C. Teodoro
Design : Bird of Paradise

Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae). A tropical-looking evergreen plant valued for its unique, large, bird-like, orange, blue and white flower heads. Crowns of long stalks with large grey-green foliage provide year-round interest. Long lasting cut flowers. Use an accent, especially on patios or near pools. Works well for containers.

The bird of paradise is known as the ultimate symbol of paradise and freedom. Due to its tropical nature, this flower also symbolizes freedom and joy.The bird of paradise, flower meaning includes joy and paradise, as it is the quintessential tropical flower. It originates from South Africa, where it is 
also nicknamed the Crane Flower. This flower has been grown at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, South Africa, since 1773. The scientific name for the bird of Paradise is Strelitzia reginae, which was named by Sir Joseph Banks, who was the director of the royal gardens. He named genus, Strelitzia, after Queen Charlotte who was the Duchess of Mecklenburg-Strelitz.

The bird of paradise gets its name from the fact that its flower is made of three bright orange petals which are fused together into a single bud. As the flower blooms, each petal makes its debut and the resulting shape mirrors that of a tropical bird in flight.

Bird of paradise meanings include joyfulness and paradise, as well as anticipation and excitement. Other meanings include faithfulness, love, and thoughtfulness. The bird of paradise is the official flower for ninth wedding anniversary. Bird of paradise flower also represent having a good perspective on life.

EFO 1987 Balmori C

Overinked

Flaw on 1 of P1.00

Large printing flaw at lower left

And more EFOs...

EFO 1987 Balmori B

Double impression of left frameline and PILIPINAS

Double impression of left frameline and PILIPINAS

Double impression of left frameline and PILIPINAS

Double impression of right frameline and JESUS BALMORI

More EFOs...

Manila-Legaspi 9

Railway cancel of the Manila-Legaspi line on the 6-centavo Jose Rizal definitive stamp of 1959.

Manila-Legaspi 8

Railway cancel of the Manila-Legaspi line, southbound from Manila, on the 1-sentimo Manuel Quezon definitive stamp of 1963.

1948: Rizal definitive

On June 19, 1948 a definitive was issued honoring Dr. Jose Rizal (his birthday).

Quantity printed:
2c green (one source says 110,000,000 and another says 123,000,000)

Total quantity was lessened by later overprints.

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

Possible shades of the color.

[Data taken from various sources.]