Offered is a commemorative sta,[ issued to mark the 450th anniversary of one of the oldest Catholic churches in the Philippines--the cathedral located in Gumaca and built in 1582. The stamp is uniquely tall and slim and emphasizes the ornate design of the front of the church viewed at an angle. (Click picture to enlarge).
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