Established by Generals Aniceto Lacson and Juan A, Araneta.
Formally became the Cantonal Republic of Negros on November 27, 1898
until March 4, 1899. Patterned after the U.S. Federal and the Swiss Confederation.

Inscribed
CANTON ISLA DE NEGROS / FILIPINAS
LOCALES / Telegrafos y Rentas / CORREOS
Dios Patria Ley. / Fraternidad Igualdad / LIBERTAD

Size: 29 mm x 31 mm. Issued crude perforation 13.

Also exist in 2c and 16c denominations.

RARE - ONLY TWO COMPLETE SETS REPORTED TO EXIST

A similar stamp without denomination plus the added name
of the government department in which used was issued.