The Philippine Postal Corporation will issue a set of definitive stamps depicting the Mallat Drawings.

After briefly passing by the Philippines on an observation trip which took him to China in 1838, the French traveler Jean Mallat, took a serious interest in the Philippines. Mallat later returned two times and traveled more extensively. He compiled notes about his travels in the archipelago which were published in a book entitled Les Philippines. The book which was published in Paris in 1846, contains a description of the history, geography, mores, agriculture, industry and commerce of the Spanish colonies in the Oceania. Aside from writing his notes containing detailed information about the country, Mallat also produced various drawings which provided a window to the appearance of the Filipinos during the 19th century. Read more.

Stamps and Official First Day Covers will be available starting 16 November 2001 at the Philatelic Division, Door 203, Liwasang Bonifacio, 1000 Manila and all Regional Offices of the Philippine Postal Corporation