Philippine Islands 4 Centavos Official Business Overprint

Philippines · 1935 · 4 centavos

This stamp features a portrait of José Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines, with 'PHILIPPINE ISLANDS' and '4 CENTAVOS' inscriptions. It is diagonally overprinted in black with 'OFFICIAL BUSINESS'.

Issued during the Commonwealth of the Philippines under US administration, this 'OFFICIAL BUSINESS' overprint designated the stamp for official government mail, indicating its use for official correspondence rather than private postage.