In violet, purple or red, measuring 59.0 mm x 5.0 mm

Earliest recorded usage: August 8, 1929

Addressed to Padada, Sta Cruz, Davao, mail originating from Davao City.

Postmarked STA CRUZ, DAVAO, P.I. / REC'D. / FEB 28 1930.

First Paquebot marking for Santa Cruz.


Marking in purple.

Backstamped STA CRUZ, DAVAO, P.I. / REC'D. / MAY 13 1930.

Marking in red.

Postmarked STA CRUZ, DAVAO, P.I. / REC'D. / DEC 26 1929.

There is a strong belief that Mr. Ernest Oesch had a hand in the making 
of this unique marking which was also used in Cebu between 1929 to 1932.