Sale 1285 — The World Traveler Collection of United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday, 4 May, 2023
Category — Philippines
PHILIPPINES, 1899-1901, 50c-$5.00 Regular Issues (212, 223-225). No. 223A unused (regummed), No. 225 part original gum, others original gum, Fine-Extremely Fine group, all except 50c with 2022 P.F. certificates ($5.00 graded XF 90)
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PHILIPPINES, 1903, $2.00 Dark Blue (238). Original gum, rich color on bright paper, Very Fine and choice, with 2022 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85)
PHILIPPINES, 1903, $5.00 Dark Green (239). Original gum, h.r., rich color, wide margins, Extremely Fine, with 2022 P.F. certificate (VF-XF 85)
PHILIPPINES, 1944, 2c Rose, "Victory" Ovpt. (463). Unused (no gum), straight edge at left (all examples of No. 463 must have a straight-edge), Very Fine, scarce, we have only offered three other unused examples since keeping computerized records, the census compiled by Geoffrey Brewster in Possessions records only seven unused and six used, signed Bloch, with 1974 Friedl certificate
PHILIPPINES, 1944, 2c Rose, "Victory" Ovpt. (463B). Unused (no gum), rich colorFRESH AND VERY FINE. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT PHILIPPINES "VICTORY" OVERPRINT WITH SMALL "COMMON-WEALTH". ONE OF THE RAREST OF ALL "VICTORY" OVERPRINTS.
In a series of articles on the "Victory" overprints published in Possessions, Geoffrey Brewster notes he is aware of four genuine copies of this issue, plus three he considers suspect. None are known used. All the examples he notes are faulty including thins and stains. One has no gum, one has part gum, and two have gum with gum stains. Mr. Brewster notes that the quantity of 41 issued, which is listed in Scott Catalogue, is not based on any official numbers. He estimates only 10-15 were issued, and also notes it is the rarest "Victory" among the ordinaries. Mr. Brewster must not have been aware of the example offered here, which comes from a multi-generational collection. This is the first we have offered since keeping computerized records.
Signed Bloch and with additional signature. With 2022 P.F. certificate.
PHILIPPINES, 1944, 6c Dark Brown, "Victory" Ovpt. (466). Original gum, h.r., rich color, natural paper crease at upper right not noted on certificate, Very Fine and very scarce, only 64 were produced, the census compiled by Geoffrey Brewster and published in Possessions lists 31 known examples, signed Bloch, with 1974 Friedl certificate
PHILIPPINES, 1944, 6c Dark Brown, "Victory" Ovpt. (468). Traces of original gum, deep rich color, choice centering, few small faultsVERY FINE APPEARANCE. A SCARCE EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENTAVO DARK BROWN "VICTORY" OVERPRINT.
Only 206 were produced. Each of the few examples we have offered over the last 20 years had tropicalized gum or interleaving adhering to the gum. The census compiled by Geoffrey Brewster and published in Possessions lists 47 known examples. This is the first we have offered since 2013.
Signed Bloch. With 1974 Friedl certificate.
PHILIPPINES, 1944, 6c Orange, "Victory" Ovpt. (470). Slightly tropicalized original gum, small h.r., vibrant color, Very Fine, only 141 were issued, Geoffrey Brewster records 31 unused singles, three blocks of four and seventeen used singles, with 1963 P.F. certificate
PHILIPPINES, 1944, 12c Ultramarine, "Victory" Ovpt. (475). Neat open grid cancel, bright color, slight overall soiling not noted on certificate, otherwise Very Fine, scarce, only 221 were produced, Geoffrey Brewster records 51 unused (some in blocks), eight used singles off cover and 19 covers (one with a block), signed several times including by Bloch, two backstamps, with 2022 P.F. certificate
PHILIPPINES, 1944, 12c Bright Blue, "Victory" Ovpt. (476). Tropicalized original gum, bright color, choice centering, faint corner crease at top left not noted on certificateEXTREMELY FINE APPEARANCE. THIS IS ONE OF THE RAREST OF ALL "VICTORY" OVERPRINTS. ONLY 36 WERE PRODUCED, AND APPROXIMATELY 14 ARE KNOWN UNUSED.
The census compiled by Geoffrey Brewster and published in Possessions lists 25 known genuine examples. Of these, 14 are unused and eleven are used (six of which are on covers).
Signed Bloch. With 1974 Friedl certificate.
PHILIPPINES, 1944, 16c Dark Blue, "Victory" Ovpt. (478). Large part original gum, rich colorFRESH AND FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 16-CENTAVOS WITH "VICTORY" OVERPRINT.
The census compiled by Geoffrey Brewster and published in Possessions records only 15 unused singles, two unused blocks of four and one cover with a single and one cover with a block of four, for a total of 28 examples. Signed Bloch and with additional signature and backstamp. With 2022 P.F. certificate.
PHILIPPINES, 1944, 16c Dark Blue, "Victory" Ovpt. (479). Small part original gum, rich color, three wide margins, Fine and scarce, the census compiled by Geoffrey Brewster in Possessions records 31 unused, three used off cover and 21 used on cover for a total of 55 copies, signed Bloch and with additional signature and backstamp, with 2022 P.F. certificate
PHILIPPINES, 1944, 30c Orange Red, "Victory" Ovpt. (483). Original gum, rich color, natural gum bend, Fine, only 200 were printed, the census compiled by Geoffrey Brewster and published in Possessions records only 39 unused singles, an unused pair and three unused blocks of four, plus 15 used (12 are on covers), light backstamp, with 1963 P.F. certificate
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PHILIPPINES, 1926, 16c Light Olive Green, Violet Overprint (C7). Original gum, rich color, typical centering for this issue, Fine, only 300 were overprinted, signed Bloch, with 2022 P.F. certificate
PHILIPPINES, 1926, 10p Deep Green, Air Post (C15). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color, choice centering, fresh and Very Fine, only 500 were printed, signed Bloch, with 2022 P.F. certificate
PHILIPPINES, 1928, 2c-1p Air Post (C18-C28). Blocks of four, original gum, some stamps Mint N.H. including entire C28 block, bright colors, Fine-Very Fine set of blocks, No. C28 with 2022 P.F. certificate, Scott value as hinged singles
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PHILIPPINES, 1944, 4c Rose Carmine, Air Post, "Victory" Ovpt. (C63). Unused (no gum), natural straight edge at left, choice centering, small natural inclusion at upper right not noted on certificate, small thin at top also not noted on certificate, Extremely Fine appearance, only 122 stamps were overprinted and only 71 examples are recorded in the Brewster census, small backstamp, with 2022 P.F. certificate
PHILIPPINES, 1907, 10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery, Red Ovpt., Bureau of Insular Affairs Special Printing (E2A). Original gum, h.r., radiant color, a Fine example of this scarce issue, green backstamp, with 1958 P.F. certificate
PHILIPPINES, 1944, 20c Light Olive Green, Official, "Victory" Ovpt. (O43). Adhering to interleaving as usual, Very Fine, only 71 copies of both O42 and O43 were produced, with copy of 1991 P.F. certificate for block of ten
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