Sunday, March 3, 2013

1962 Rizal Centennial Semi-Postal Stamps

The Rizal centennial stamp series was completed on December 30, with the release of two semi-postal stamps showing Rizal at play.

The 6 +4s stamp portrays Rizal engaged in a chess match on board a ship.



 The model for the 30 + 5s stamp was a photograph of Rizal fencing Juan Luna in Paris.




First Day of Issue Cancellation




First day Covers