Philippines Postage Due Stamp, Red

Philippines · 1899 · 1c

This is the first postage due stamp issued for the Philippines under United States administration. The design features a large numeral '1' in the center, indicating the one-centavo value, surrounded by an ornate, rectangular frame with the words 'PHILIPPINES' at the top and 'POSTAGE DUE' at the bottom.

Issued in 1899, this stamp marks the beginning of the U.S. administration of the Philippines following the Spanish-American War. It was part of a series used to collect payment for mail with insufficient postage.