Flower day (Sampaguita, National Flower)

December 8, 1948
Typo. by Phil. Bureau of Printing. Perf. 12 1/2.

A special issue honoring the National Flower of the Philippines. The Sampaguita is a legendary symbol of a maiden's faithfulness for a valiant youth who defended our land from invaders.


No.-----------Value----------Quantity
#43------------3c------------1,000,000

Philippine Boy Scouts, Silver Jubilee

October 31, 1948
Typo. by Phil. Bureau of Printing. Perf. 12 or imperf.



No.-----------Value--------------Quantity
#41------------2c----------------1,500,000
#42------------4c----------------1,000,000
#41A-----------2c (imperf)------500,000
#42A-----------4c (imperf)------500,000

Pres. Manuel Roxas Mourning

July 15, 1948
Engraved by Amer. Bank Note Co. Perf. 12.

PRESIDENT ROXAS MEMORIAL ISSUE
A special issue mourning the sudden death of Pres. Manuel A. Roxas at Clarkfield, Pampanga on April 15, 1948


No.-----------Value----------Quantity
#39------------2c-----------1,500,000
#40------------4c-----------1,000,000

4c Mint block of stamps

2c and 4c stamps on Postal Card and Cover

Dr. Jose Rizal (Definitive and Official)

A regular issue honoring the foremost Philippine National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal


No.------------Value----------Quantity

#38-------------2c-----------72,001,900
Definitive. Engraved by Amer. Bank Note Co. Perf. 12
Issued on June 19, 1948.

#44-------------2c "O.B."----4,999,100
Ovpt. by Phil. Bureau of Printing.
Issued on December 30, 1948

Official Stamps (I-IV)

OFFICIAL BUSINESS (OB) in Republic Series (1948-1949)



From top row:

No.-----------Value-----------Quantity
#35----------4c "O.B."-------14,998,500
#36---------10c "O.B."--------9,499,500
#45---------50c "O.B."----------400,000

#37---------16c "O.B."-----------212,019
#49---------20c "O.B."---------4,500,000


Date Issued:
4c and 10c (I) - May 1, 1948
16c (II) - May 28, 1948
50c (III) - January 23, 1949
20c (IV) - July 4, 1949

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Conference

February 23, 1948
Typo. by Phil. Bureau of Printing. Perf. 12 1/2

Commemorating the Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations held at Baguio City from February 23 to March 17, 1948


No.----------Value--------------Quantity
#31-----------2c-----------------572,650
#32-----------6c-----------------400,000
#33----------18c-----------------300,000
#34----------40c (airmail)-----199,000

Third Anniversary of Liberation (Gen, Douglas Mac Arthur)

February 3, 1948
Engraved by Amer. Bank Note Co. Perf. 12.

A special Issue honoring General Douglas Mac Arthur, Defender and Liberator of the Philippines. These stamps were issued on the Third Anniversary of The Liberation of Manila.


No.------------Value----------Quantity
#28--------------4c------------600,000
#29--------------6c------------400,000
#30-------------16c------------300,000



For a First Day Cover (FDC) with the above stamps:

http://angelas-collections.blogspot.com/2006/09/1949-fdc-with-general-macarthur-stamps.html