5 CUARTOS  ISSUE OF 1855

Lithographed in Manila.

PLATE I
Complete Circle Around the Queen's Head

Only one type with minor varieties found that is commonly associated 
with lithographic printing.

Size of sheet unknown.
Extremely rare in mint condition. Very few singles and two pairs known.

Largest multiple in used condition is a pair.
Two exist with one on cover. Both  illustrated on this page.


Vermilion

ONLY KNOWN 
PLATE I MULTIPLE

MANILA to MADRID                                                 1858, NOVEMBER 1
Printed Matter with pair of 5c vermilion. Tax 4 reales 
at origin for insufficient postage.

Ex Burros and Boker

ONLY KNOWN OUTBOUND MAIL WITH THIS ISSUE

ONE OF TWO KNOWN USED PAIRS