◔ PurchasedPostalStamp15 s
Josefa Llanes Escoda
Piece details
Identity
- Piece codeStamp code YYYY.ENT.SS-PP — series code plus stamp order (e.g. 1900.CGH.01-02).
1973.PHL.02-01- SeriesThe set this stamp belongs to.
- Josefa Llanes Escoda
1973.PHL.02· piece 1 of 1 - EntityPostal authority that issued the stamps (country, territory, or historical entity).
Philippines (PHL)- Year / date
- 1973-05-31
- Face valueDenomination on the stamp; +n is a charity surcharge when present.
- 15 s
- Format
- Stamp
- TypeIssue kind. Charity issue = postage + voluntary surcharge (e.g. 6+4), not an overprint.
- Definitive
- Colors
- Dark sienna
- CollectionIn collection if you have it; Purchased if it is bought but not yet received (do not buy again); Wanted otherwise.
- ◔ Purchased€1.00 · Postbeeld · 2026-09-06
Production
- Process
- Recess
- PerforationsHole gauge between stamps (e.g. 12, 13½). Higher ≈ finer.
- Comb 14½
- Size
- 22 × 33 mm
Catalog numbers
- DomfilDomfil thematic catalog number (scouting).
- 973.17
- ScottScott catalog number (Americas).
- PH 1195
- MichelMichel catalog number (Europe / DE).
- PH 1071
- YvertYvert & Tellier catalog number (FR).
- PH 925
Notes
Engraved portrait of Josefa Llanes Escoda in a terno with embroidered butterfly sleeves, against a ground of horizontal lines. Inscribed Pilipinas, 15s, KOREO and JOSEFA LLANES ESCODA.
Series history
The Philippines issued a 15 s engraved portrait of Josefa Llanes Escoda on 31 May 1973, one value from a series of prominent Filipinos. It was printed by recess, comb perforated 14½, measuring 22 × 33 mm. Sources give no designer or printer.
The stamp shows Escoda in a terno with embroidered butterfly sleeves, against a ground of fine horizontal lines. It is lettered Pilipinas, 15s, KOREO and JOSEFA LLANES ESCODA. Escoda founded the Girl Scouts of the Philippines.
