1949, April 1. Rehabilitation of Public Libraries - Semi-Postal Issue
Engraved. American Bank Note Company (ABNC). Perf. 12
Singles, Sheets of 25
4c+2c De los Santos, De Tavera, Kalaw - Singles (232,908)
6c+4c Doctrina Christiana - Singles (163,226)
18c+7c Noli Me Tangere - Singles (129,430)
Note: Quantities shown has taken into considerations stocks that were destroyed by burning in 1953.
First Day Covers: Manila + 61 Chartered Cities & Provincial Capitals
FDCs: Balanga, Calapan, Cebu, Dipolog, Lingayen, Naga, Tuguegarao
1949 Library Semi-Postal Stamps
Funds raised were used to rehabilitate & rebuild public libraries that were destroyed during World War II.
4c+2c - Former Directors of National Library & Museum: Epifanio de los Santos, Trinidad H. Pardo de Tavera, Teodoro M. Kalaw
6c+4c - Doctrina Christiana - First book published in the Philippines (1593)
18c+7c - Noli Me Tangere - Book written by Jose Rizal, National Hero (1887)
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Famous Filipinos
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