Philippines 1980 Philatelic Week

Philippines · 1980 · 30s

This stamp commemorates Philatelic Week in the Philippines for the year 1980. The design features a magnifying glass examining a classic Philippine stamp, specifically the 1854 5c orange Queen Isabella II issue, the first stamp of the Philippines. This 'stamp-on-stamp' design highlights the nation's rich postal history and encourages the hobby of stamp collecting.

Issued during a period of active promotion of philately in the Philippines, this stamp celebrates the country's postal heritage by showcasing its very first postage stamp from the Spanish colonial era.