Form 1548

The first locally printed Registry Return Receipt with "Department of Posts, Philippine Islands." heading in serifed characters on buff card stock.

"Philippine Islands" at bottom right of card.

1902 OCTOBER 7:
SURIGAO, MINDANAO to WARREN, PA.
Received December 6, with SAN FRANCISCO / DEC 11 transit. Sent back to the Philippines and received Surigao on January 24, 1903.

VERY SCARCE

Reported to have been placed in use Starting August 1, 1902.