Type IV-1
No Dot or Period After “O” and “B”. Long Serif on "B"
Handstamped In Violet Stamped Pad Ink.

Local Type marking used by the Philippine Constabulary only in January 1906
in the province of Tarlac, originating from the office of R.A. Preston, Senior Inspector.


Size: 5.0 x 4.0 mm

14 JANUARY 1906: TARLAC, TARLAC to MANILA, 
With 1c Franklin issue of 1903 for 1/2 ounce weight. Backstamped MANILA on the same day.

THE EARLIEST RECORDED TYPE IV-1 USAGE


15 JANUARY 1906: TARLAC, TARLAC to MANILA
Type IV-1 OB on 1c Franklin mixed with 2c Washington and 5c Lincoln, both with black manuscript OB
for 8c rate, 4 ounces maximum weight. Backstamped MANILA on the same day.

ONLY TWO COVERS RECORDED WITH TYPE IV-1 MARKING

Frame 3 / Page 47
Type IV-1
Type IV-2
Type IV-3
Type IV-4
Type IV-5
P-47
P-48
P-49
P-50
P-51
P-52
P-53
P-54
P-55
P-56
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