Wednesday, November 21, 2012

1950 4th Anniversary of the Republic of the Philippines


On July 4, 1950, the Bureau of Posts issued three commemorative stamps to mark the 4th anniversary of the Philippine Republic. Pictured on the stamps is President Elpidio Quirino shown taking the oath of office on December 30, 1949.

The Stamps









First Day of Issue Cachet




First Day Covers













Tuesday, November 20, 2012

1950 1st District Lions Convention


The first District Lion's International Convention held in the Philippines was the subject of a set of four stamps (2 ordinary and 2 air mail)  and an air mail souvenir sheet issued by the Bureau of Posts on June 2, 1950.


The Stamps

Ordinary Stamps




Air Mail Stamps

 



Souvenir Sheet



First Day of Issue Cachet





First Day Covers

 Ordinary Stamps


 


Air Mail Stamps

 






Souvenir Sheet




Monday, November 19, 2012

1947 Postage Dues

The Bureau of Posts issued a set of four postage due stamps on October 27, 1947. A "first day of issue" cancellation was made available for the release.






 


 

First Day Covers


 

 



1950 Junior Chamber International World Congress



Junior Chamber International (JCI) is an American-based service organization. The 5th Junior Chamber International Congress was  held in Manila from March 1-8, 1950. The Bureau of Posts issued two sets of stamps, ordinary and airmail, to commemorate the event. The air mail and ordinary sets were released on March 1, 1950 and March 3 1950, respectively.

Press Bulletin



The Stamps

Airmail Set : 30c, 50c
Date of Issue : March 1, 1950






Ordinary Set : 2c, 6c, 18c
Date of Issue : March 3, 1950




 


First Day of Issue Cachets

Air Mail Set Cachet



Ordinary Set Cachet



First Day Covers

Two post offices applied the first day cachets and the first day of issue canceller  : Manila Post Office and Post Office at the Manila Hotel.

Manila Post Office



Air Mail Set : March 1, 1949









Ordinary Set : March 3, 1949








Post Office at the Manila Hotel