Philippines Commonwealth Definitive Series, 1926

Philippines · 1926 · Various (2c to 10p)

This definitive series, issued under United States administration, features portraits of key figures from Philippine and American history. The designs include Filipino heroes like José Rizal and Apolinario Mabini, alongside American figures such as George Washington and Benjamin Franklin, symbolizing the political ties of the era. The stamps were engraved by the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing.

Issued during the American colonial period, this set reflects the complex relationship between the Philippines and the United States, highlighting shared history and governance before the establishment of the Commonwealth in 1935.