Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Girl Scout World Camp

Commemorating the Centenary of the Birth of Lord Baden Powell, Founder of the Boy Scout; and the Girl Scout World Camp held in Novaliches, Rizal from January 19 to February 2, 1957.

January 19, 1957
Litho. by Phil. Bureau of Printing. Perf 12 1/2 or imperf.

No.-------------Denomination---------Quantity
#170-----------------5c-----------------450,000
#170A-----------5c imperf------------200,000

Saturday, April 4, 2009

Coat of Arms Surcharged

Issued to supplement the immediate need for 5 centavo stamps during the Christmas Season.

December 7, 1956
6c Cebu, Zamboanga and Iloilo Arms of 1951 (# 90, 93, 96) ovpt. by Phil. Bureau of Printing. Perf. 12

No.----------Denomination---------Quantity
#167-----------5c on 6c-------------1,025,800
#168-----------5c on 6c-------------1,077,100
#169-----------5c on 6c-------------1,056,500