Type X-3
Handstamped in Violet. With Comma After "O" and "B"
"B" Consistently Higher than "O"

Used only by the Philippine Constabulary on official correspondence originating from the offices of N.E. Moore, Lieut. and Adj. Bailees, Inspector.


Size: 12.0 x 5.5 mm

4 AUGUST 1906: CEBU to MANILA
Double rated with 2c Washington issue of 1904 for 1 ounce weight. Backstamped MANILA / AUG 6.

4 AUGUST 1906: CEBU to MANILA
With 2c Washington issue of 1903 mixed with 1c Franklin with violet "OB" for triple rate,
1-1/2 ounces weight. Backstamped MANILA / AUG 6.

BOTH THE EARLIEST RECORDED DATE USAGE OF TYPE III "O,B,"

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