Philippines 1854 Queen Isabella II

Name: Philippines 1854 Queen Isabella II
Brand: Philippines

Philippines · 1854 · 5 Cuartos

This is the first postage stamp issued by the Philippines, then a Spanish colony. The design features a profile portrait of Queen Isabella II of Spain, facing left, within an oval frame. The inscription reads "CORREOS 1854 Y 55" (Mails 1854 and 55) at the top and "FRANCO 5 CUARTOS" at the bottom.

Issued under Spanish colonial rule, this stamp marked the beginning of the postal system in the Philippines, making it the first country in Asia to issue adhesive postage stamps.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty queen-isabella-ii heads-of-state classic-stamps

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1,500

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1,200

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$800

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$450

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$200

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.