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uncommon1900-1945
Philippines 12c José Burgos
Philippines · 1944 · 12c
The stamp features a portrait of José Burgos, a Filipino Catholic priest and martyr, framed by the country name 'PHILIPPINES' at the top and the denomination '12c' at the bottom.
This stamp was issued during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines by the Second Philippine Republic, a puppet government. The depiction of national hero José Burgos likely served a propaganda purpose during this period of foreign control.
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Image: Second Philippine Republic Post · License: Public domain
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