Philippines – Spanish possession

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The Philippines was a Spanish colony since 1565.

Isabella II issues
 File:Philippines 1856.jpg|1856 1 real value. This is the same stamp as the Cuban one, identifiable as a Philippines usage by the cancel. File:Philippines 1862.jpg|1862 5c value.

File:Philippines 20c.jpg|1882 20c value. File:Philippines baby.jpg|1896 6c Baby. File:Philippines 1897 Hab.jpg|187 5c habilitado surcharge. File:Philippines Giro.jpg| 

Provisional government and Duke de la Torre Regency
In late 1868, Spain deposed Isabella II. A provisional goverment was set up, later becoming a regency under the Duke de la Torre in June 1869 until a new monarch could be selected.
 * In 1868-74, old stamps were handstamp overprinted HABILITADO / POR LA / NACION.
 * In 1871, stamps showing the head of "España" were issued, denominated in centimos de Escudo.

Amadeo issues
In January 1871, Amadeo (Amadeo I) became king. 
 * In 1872 a definitive series with his portrait was issued. It was (finally) inscribed with the country name, FILIPINAS.



First Spanish Republic
In February 1873, Amadeo abdicated. A republican government was established. 
 * In 1874, stamps with a design of a seated "España" were released.



Alfonso XII issues
In November 1874, Alfonso XII became king. 



Alfonso XIII issues


