Philippines stamps over 160 years

[Arthur Little]

Four eras of Philippines history ...


1. Spanish rule - King Alfonso XII ( House of Bourbon ; son of Queen Isabella ) ; stamps issued 1889 for printed matter ( " Impresos " ; 5 milesimas de peso ) :-







2. Revolutionary Government - under first President Emilio Aguinaldo ; issued 1888-89 ( inscribed for different classes of mail - telegraph and printed matter here - but as no instructions were given for their usage they were employed indiscriminately ! ) :-








3. 15th President Benigno Aquino III June 30 2010 " oath taking " prior to inauguration :-

Once again, Alan ... a most interesting & informative compilation!