This is a First Day Issue commemorating the NATIONAL LANGUAGE WEEK March 27 - April 2 1953. First Day Cover issued in Manila, Philippines March 27, 1953 featuring FRANCISCO BALTAZAR in Peso 5 centavo denominations. Francisco Baltazar is known much more widely through his nom-de-plum FRANCISCO BALAGTAS, a prominent Filipino poet. He is considered as the Tagalog equivalent of Wiliam Shaespeare for his impact on Filipino literature. The famous epic, FLORANTE at LAURA is regarded as his defining work. Fittingly, a design of the famous literary piece, FLORANTE at LAURA with a laurel leaf and feather pen is shown in the envelope. Unused. Unaddressed Envelope show signs of its age but no cuts or tears. Measures 3-5/8 x 6-1/2" Send email for more details. Buyer is responsible for $1.95 shipping to anywhere in the USA & CANADA. Send email for international rates. Please check out the store for many more First Day of Issues and other interesting Philippines Collectibles daily. Thanks for stopping by!