Sale 1332 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 8-10 October, 2024
Category — U.S. Possessions: Philippines
Philippines, 1899-1904 Issues, Balance (212, 223, 224-225, 237-239). Balance of 18 stamps representing each of the 50c-$5.00 denominations, two or three of each except just one of No. 239, mix of used and unused, a few small flaws but overall Fine and attractive group of high values
PHILIPPINES, 1899, 10c Brown, Ty. I (217). Mint N.H. left imprint and plate no. 303 block of six, h.r. in ungummed selvage, lovely color, fresh and Fine, with 2023 P.S.E. certificate, Scott value as hinged
Philippines, 1899-1904 Issues, Blocks Balance (217A/232). Ten blocks of four, all except for one unused, including Nos. 217A (used), 221-222, 228 (two), 229 (with bottom imprint), 229a (two, one Mint N.H.), 232 (two, one Mint N.H.)
PHILIPPINES, 1901, 4c Orange Brown (220). Bottom imprint and plate no. 1101 block of six, certificate notes slightly disturbed original gum which is very minor, detailed impression, Very Fine, with 2023 P.S.E. certificate
PHILIPPINES, 1901, 8c Violet Brown (222). Wide bottom imprint and plate no. 928 block of six, original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color, Very Fine, a scarce plate block, we have offered only five others since keeping computerized records
PHILIPPINES, 1901, $1.00 Black, Ty. II (223A). Original gum, Fine, with 1976 P.F. certificate
PHILIPPINES, $2.00-$5.00 1901-03 Issues (224-225, 238-239). Original gum, bright colors, Fine-Very Fine short set of the top denominations
PHILIPPINES, 1901, $5.00 Dark Green (225). Slightly tropicalized original gum, choice centering, Extremely Fine
PHILIPPINES, 1903, $5.00 Dark Green (239). Original gum, outstanding centering and fresh color, Extremely Fine Gem
PHILIPPINES, 1903, $5.00 Dark Green (239). Original gum, lightly hinged, lovely color, well-proportioned margins, fresh and Extremely Fine
PHILIPPINES, 1903, $5.00 Dark Green (239). Original gum, bright color, Very Fine
PHILIPPINES, 1934, 16c Violet Brown, Vertical Pair, Imperforate Horizontally (382a). Complete sheet of 35, containing 14 pairs of the error plus seven additional stamps, original gum which is slightly tropicalized, narrow h.r. at lower right between stamps and selvage, small piece of corner out at bottom left
VERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE COMPLETE SHEET OF 35 OF THE 1934 PHILIPPINES FAR EASTERN CHAMPIONSHIP BASKETBALL ISSUE, CONTAINING 14 PAIRS OF THE IMPERFORATE HORIZONTALLY ERROR.
This is only the fourth example of this error we have offered since 1993, as well as the only multiple.
Scott value as 14 hinged error pairs without premium for the additional seven stamps or the lack of hinging on 13 of the pairs.
PHILIPPINES, 1944, 2c Rose, "Victory" Ovpt. (463). Straight edge at left (all examples of No. 463 must have a straight-edge), circular datestamp cancel, Fine, Economist Stamp Co. backstamp, the census compiled by Geoffrey Brewster in Possessions records only seven unused and six used, despite the similar level of rarity between unused and used, Scott prices the used at half the unused
PHILIPPINES, 1944, 12c Ultramarine, "Victory" Ovpt. (475). Original gum, bright color, two small thin spots, Fine appearance, only 221 were produced, Geoffrey Brewster records 51 unused (some in blocks), eight used singles off cover and 19 covers (one with a block)
PHILIPPINES, 1944, 12c Ultramarine, "Victory" Ovpt. (475). Corner strike of open grid cancel, bright color, Fine and scarce in used condition despite the lower catalogue value as such, only 221 were produced, Geoffrey Brewster records 51 unused (some in blocks), eight used singles off cover and 19 covers (one with a block), this is only the second used single we have offered since 1993 (the other had soiling), with 1974 P.F. certificate
PHILIPPINES, 1944, 12c Purple, "Victory" Ovpt. (477). Slightly disturbed original gum, rich color, Fine and scarce, only 221 were produced, ex Lilly and Plass, Economist Stamp Co. backstamp, with 1960 P.F. certificate issued to Raymond Weill
PHILIPPINES, 1944, 16c Dark Blue, "Victory" Ovpt. (479). Original gum, Fine and scarce, only 200 were printed, 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, with 1975 P.F. certificate
PHILIPPINES, 1944, 30c Orange Red, "Victory" Ovpt. (482). Slightly tropicalized original gum, rich color and well-centered for this, Very Fine and scarce, only 248 were issued, ex Lilly and Plass, Economist Stamp Co. backstamp, with 1960 P.F. certificate issued to Raymond Weill
PHILIPPINES, 1944, 30c Orange Red, "Victory" Ovpt. (482). Natural straight edge at left, brilliant color, cancelled by grid portion of Tacloban duplex datestamp and accompanied by small piece with the datestamp portion of the duplex, Very Fine and rare in sound condition, only 248 were issued, Brewster only records sixteen used examples, ten of which are on cover
PHILIPPINES, 1944, 30c Orange Red, "Victory" Ovpt. (483). Original gum, rich color, pulled perf at top right, appears 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), Kessler backstamp
PHILIPPINES, 1926 Air Post, Blocks Balance (C3-C5, C11). Blocks of four, original gum, first three tropicalized, 26c appears Mint N.H., Fine
PHILIPPINES, 1926, 16c Light Olive Green, Violet Overprint (C7). Original gum, bright color, typical centering for this issue to bottom left, Fine, only 300 were overprinted, with 1973 P.F. certificate
PHILIPPINES, 1926, 16c Light Olive Green, Violet Overprint (C7). Clear strikes of Manila circular datestamp cancels, toning along right edge not mentioned on accompanying certificate, Fine appearance, despite the only slightly higher Scott value for used, this issue is much rarer in used condition than unused, a Power Search review failed to locate another used example apart from the one on the cover offered in our 2024 Rarities sale (lot 4299), the online records of The Philatelic Foundation do not list any used examples, only 300 were overprinted and it is obvious that very few were actually sent on a cover, with 2024 P.F. certificate
PHILIPPINES, 1926, 4p Dark Blue, Air Post (C14). Centered to left, circular datestamp cancel, Fine and rare in used condition despite the similar catalogue value between unused and used, Power Search does not list another used example, with 1972 P.F. certificate
PHILIPPINES, 1926, 10p Deep Green, Air Post (C15). Original gum, nicely centered, Very Fine, only 500 were printed, small backstamp, with 1949 P.F. certificate
PHILIPPINES, 1925, 20c Violet Blue, Lambert Sales Co. Imperforate (E6a). Complete Mint N.H. left pane of 50 with top and bottom imprint and plate no. 22620 blocks of six, arrow at right and half arrows at top and bottom left, deep rich color, typical gum skips or bends and tiny adherence on one stamp, Very Fine and rare, fewer than ten full panes are recorded (40 panes were issued), Scott Retail as hinged plate blocks and Mint N.H. singles (Mint N.H. plate block unpriced in Scott)
PHILIPPINES, 1944, 20c Dull Violet, "Victory" Ovpt. (E8). Well-centered, corner strike of grid cancel, small crease at bottom Very Fine appearance
PHILIPPINES, 1944, 20c Blue Violet, Special Delivery, "Victory" Ovpt. (E9). Original gum which is far more intact than the usual tropicalized gum on this issue, choice centering and rich color, Extremely Fine, ex Plass, with 1968 P.F. certificate
PHILIPPINES, 1944 Postage Due, 4c, 8c, 12c "Victory" Ovpts. (J16, J20, J22). Blocks of four, tropicalized original gum, few reinforced perf separations, Fine, signed Koslow
PHILIPPINES, 1944, 2c Rose, Official, "Victory" Ovpt. (O38). Block of four, slightly tropicalized original gum, natural straight edge at bottom, bottom right stamp small stained spot, overall Fine, Scott value as singles
Philippines, Stamps Balance. Valuable group of singles and some booklet panes on stock cards, unused and some used, a number of better Scott numbers including 12 "Victory" ovpts., Air Post, Special Delivery, group of Postage Due "Victory" ovpts., few of the typical faults or gum issues but overall good condition, Fine balance, seven older certificates accompany, Scott value exceeds $12,000
Philippines, Official Business Overprint Forerunners Collection. Two stockbooks loaded with hundreds of off-cover mostly used stamps (some unused), many are on U.S. ovpt. stamps and also many Philippines 1906 and later issues, including some higher denominations and Back-of-Book issues, numerous handstamped styles are present, including worded in different ways and "O.B.", varieties with colors, inverted, sizes, different angles, etc., some are handstamped on back by early experts such as Colman, Colson or Bartels, many are on pieces with official mail penalty wording, no doubt some flaws will be encountered but overall fresh, a fascinating collection of the early forerunners to the Official Business stamps, worth careful review
Philippines Customs Fee Balance. Three items, including Warren 891B, 893Ba, last is receipt, some faults, still appear Fine, scarce group
Philippines Better Postal Cards. Six unused postal cards, Nos. UX3, UX4, UX8 and UX20-UX22, the UX3 with "'La Yebana' Cigar Factory Manila" handstamp and photo on back, UX4 few light toned spots, Fine-Very Fine group
U.S. Possessions Sheets. Folder of more than 40 complete sheets or panes, mostly Philippines with Scott numbers in the range of 319-430, also includes No. 464 affixed to interleaving (Scott value more than $1,200 as hinged), also a few Back-of-Book, one set of Ryukyu sheets (Nos. 224-228) and about ten AMG Germany, mostly Mint N.H. but the nature of Philippines temperatures means some may not be, overall Very Fine
Philippines, Stationery Balance. Four envelopes of entires or postal cards, each labeled with contents and most with 2015 Scott values, first envelope Nos. U1-U16 unused with some duplication for sizes, second U17-U27 unused with duplication for sizes, third envelope with some better including used UX8 (Scott value $1,000), unused UX7, UX22, several others in the low hundreds of dollars values, fourth envelope with six different Spanish Philippines postal cards with U.S. 2c Bureau stamps affixed, military station duplex cancels and sent to Switzerland (1898), overall a fresh and Very Fine group, Scott value for the items that are Scott-priced exceeds $4,000