2008 PHILIPPINES BIRDS-ASIAN EXHB'N INDONESIA-SS17v FDC - special

Offered is an FDC featuring an attractive souvenir sheet which was the Philippines entry in the 2008 22nd Asian Stamp Exhibition held recently in Jakarta, Indonesia. Seventeen different indigenous Philippine birds are featured and their scientific names given. The stamps are nicely set against a background of a forest scene and contains the inscription: "Greeting from the Philippines" . Meant to be a collector's item, only a limited number of the souvenir sheets were printed and sold at a premium (above face value) of 150-pesos each. The FDC is official, unissued and is post-office fresh. The FDC is relatively large; It will be shipped flat to winning bidders. (Click picture to enlarge).