Sale 1367 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 9-11 December, 2025
Category — Philippines, Ryukyu's, U.S. Possessions Group Lots
Philippines, 1901, 1903, $2.00 Dark Blue (224, 238). Both original gum, lightly hinged, rich colors, first expertly reperfed at left, Extremely Fine appearance
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Philippines, 1901, $5.00 Dark Green (225). Original gum, h.r., outstanding centering with balanced margins, Extremely Fine, with 1978 P.F. certificate
(Image Magnifier)Philippines, 1901, $5.00 Dark Green (225). Selvage at bottom, original gum, lightly hinged, deep intense color on fresh paper, Very Fine
(Image Magnifier)Philippines, 1903-04, 1c-$5.00 Overprints (226-240). Includes both types of the 2c, original gum, each with h.r., rich colors throughout, 6c and 8c with paper adherence on gum, $1.00 and $2.00 with small bit of gum loss from prior hinged removal, Fine-Very Fine, top four values signed Bernichon, top three values with 1991 E. Diena certificate
(Image Magnifier)Philippines, 1903, 1c Blue Green, 5c Blue, 50c Orange, $1.00 Black, Red "O.B." Ovpts. (226 var, 230 var, 236 var, 237 var). Each with clear overprint, tied by "Malolos, Bulacan, P.I. Feb. 22, 1906 7AM" duplex datestamps on Official penalty envelope cover front only likely used as a wrapper to Manila, the $1.00 with extra black "O.B." handstamp, slightly reduced, Very Fineand very rare, especially desirable with the $1.00 struck with two different "O.B" handstamps
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Philippines, 1903, 4c Brown, 6c Brownish Lake (229, 231). Each with large blue "O.B." handstamp tying stamps to legal-size registered Official Mail penalty envelope to Manila, used with horizontal strip of three of 1904, 2c Carmine (240) with small blue "O.B." overprints, strip tied by "Malolos, Bulacan, P.I. Aug. 31, 1906 5PM" duplex datestamp, manuscript "O.B. H.B. Orwig" at left, reduced at left, some bends at right, Very Fine and scarce
(Image Magnifier)Philippines, 1903, 50c Orange, Red "O.B." Ovpt. (236 var). Tied by "Malolos, Bulacan, P.I. Aug. 31, 1906 5PM" duplex datestamp on legal-size Official penalty envelope front only used as a wrapper to Manila, some slight edgewear, Very Fine and rare
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Philippines, 1906, 4c Carmine, Booklet Pane of Six (242b). Complete booklet of two Mint N.H. panes, with intact covers and interleaving, Very Fine, a rare intact booklet, Scott value as two panes
(Image Magnifier)Philippines, 1911, 4p Deep Blue, "OB" Ovpt. (273 var). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color, Very Fine, scarce with the overprint, Scott value as normal $550
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Philippines, 1917, 6c Deep Violet, Booklet Pane of Six (292c). Mint N.H., rich color, fresh and Fine, scarce as only 75 panes were issued
(Image Magnifier)Philippines, 1917, 6c Deep Violet, Booklet Pane of Six (292c). Original gum, lightly hinged in tab only, intense shade and impression, bottom right stamp natural inclusion, Fine, only 75 were issued
(Image Magnifier)Philippines, 1925, Sep. 16: de Pinedo World Flight, Manila-Aparri (AAMC 6e). 4c Red entire franked with pairs and blocks of 2c Green stamps — 26 in all and arranged to spell "PINEDO", corners of some clipped to better represent the shapes of the letters, tied by airplane cancels, "Manila P.I. Sep. 15, 1925" duplex datestamp, "Comm. F. de Pinedo's/*Airplane Savoia 1925*/Rome-Philippines-Tokyo" three-line handstamp, back with black "Via Pinedo's Flight Round the World/Aparri Philippine/Islands Sep. 16, 1925" airplane cachet, purple "Supt. Inspection Division Nov. 6, 1925" double-circle backstamp, original enclosure with translation explaining the philatelic nature of the group of covers that was sent with this one, some overall toning, Very Fine appearance and one of the more ingenious philatelic creations we have encountered — believed to be unique, AAMC value for normal cover is $450
Philippines, 1926, 2c-1p Regular Issue, "Specimen" Overprints (319S-325S). Original gum, lightly hinged,, bright colors, 1p small scuff spot, still Fine-Very Fine set
ADDENDA: 1p small scuff
(Image Magnifier)Philippines, 1926, 2c-1p Legislative Palace (319-325, O1-O4). Mint N.H. panes of 50 of 319-325 and Mint N.H. blocks of 20 of O1-O4 (except O3 in blocks of 16 and four), includes two extra of 319 and one extra of 320, overall fresh and Fine-Very Fine, Scott value approximately
Philippines, 1926, 2c-1p Legislative Palace Issue, Horizontal Pair, Imperforate Between (319a, 320a, 321a). Mint N.H., Positions 36-37, 44-45 and 29-30 respectively, each with light pencil notation of position on back, Fine-Very Fine, a complete "set" of the three denominations of the series which are imperforate vertically between
(Image Magnifier)Philippines, 1926, 2c-1p Legislative Palace Issue, Vertical Pair, Imperforate Between (319b-325a). Mint N.H., each with light pencil position numbers on back, rich colors, choice centering, one or two short perfs
VERY FINE. A RARE COMPLETE SET OF VERTICAL PAIRS IMPERFORATE-BETWEEN OF THE 1926 LEGISLATIVE PALACE ISSUE.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a complete set in Mint N.H. condition. Scott value as hinged.
(Image Magnifier)Philippines, 1926, 18c Light Brown & Black, Double Impression of Center (322a). Two, showing significantly different amounts of separation, first with overprints close together, other with wide spacing between impressions, first Mint N.H., other original gum and also showing extra cloud variety (Position 15), usual light gum toning, Fine-Very Fine, scarce as only 150 were produced
(Image Magnifier)Philippines, 1926, 20c Orange & Black, Imperforate Pair (323b). Mint N.H., Positions 34/39 with light pencil position numbers on gum, brilliant colors, wide margins, Extremely Fine, this seems to be scarcer than the 323c variety with brown vignette, purple "W.R. Manila" backstamp, Scott value as hinged
(Image Magnifier)Philippines, 1926, 1p Rose Lilac & Black, Legislative Palace (325). Two blocks of four and four singles, all Mint N.H., Very Fine, Scott value as singles
(Image Magnifier)Philippines, 1928, 2c Green, Rizal (326). Eleven line pairs, including three used, two Mint N.H. and six original gum, Fine-Very Fine group
(Image Magnifier)Philippines, 1931, 2c Yellow Green, 4c Carmine Rose, 20c Violet Blue, Imperforate (340a, 341a, E6a). Complete panes of 100 of first two and pane of 50 of E6a, each with two plate nos., last with two imprint and plate nos., each also with siderographer's initials at lower left, few light bends, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, Scott value as plate blocks and singles $5,265
(Image Magnifier)Philippines, 1934-35, Aug. 30-Jan. 25: New York-New York via Manila, Round-the-World Flight (AAMC 98). Five stamps including Philippines and four other countries, ten postmarks from nine countries on European-size flown cover, Hotel Borg Iceland illustration on backflap, Very Fine and colorful, flown by Dr. Richard U. Light and Robert F. Wilson, the flight did not cross the Pacific and the plane was transported by ship from Manila to Vancouver, ex Rubin, AAMC value $600
Philippines, 1936, Feb. 23-Oct. 25: Philippines-Guam-Hawaii-United States, "Whipple S. Hall" Clipper Flights Collection (mostly AAMC 107a). Exceptional collection of 86 covers nearly all addressed to Whipple S. Hall, care of postmasters at destinations, these are mostly AAMC No. 107a but a couple other flight listings as well, covering flights 1-29 with printed flight numbers at tops of covers, flights 1-17 are complete except missing one leg, flights 18-22 complete except missing three legs, also with covers for flights 23 and 26-29, includes some duplicate covers, each franked with a variety of Philippines stamps including blocks, special cachets including some elaborate, flight histories on back and many signed by the crew, nice condition with just some typical minor toning or soiling on some, Very Fine and in all likelihood a unique collection, total AAMC value $15,315
Philippines, 1939, 2c Rose, Booklet Pane of Six, Bottom Left Stamp "Wealth Common-" (433b). Mint N.H., rich color, fresh and Fine, a rare booklet pane, it has been stated by experts in the past that only 24 panes were printed, we believe the number to be slightly higher, based on the observed population (we are aware of five complete booklets and a handful of single panes)
(Image Magnifier)Philippines, 1939, 2c Rose, Booklet Pane of Six, Bottom Left Stamp "Wealth Common-" (433b). Single error from the booklet pane with bold strike of circular datestamp cancel, light creasing, still Very Fine, this is the only recorded used example of this famous variety, unlisted as used in Scott, Scott value for the pane with the error in hinged condition $2,000
(Image Magnifier)Philippines, 1944, 2c Rose, "Victory" Ovpt. (463). Rich color, bold strike of circular datestamp cancel, affixed to interleaving, Very Fine, 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, every example listed in Power Search (use or unused) has realized more than the Scott value, ex Holmes (Oct. 1960 H.R. Harmer sale), Economist backstamp
(Image Magnifier)Philippines, 1944, 6c Yellow Green, 10c Carmine Rose, "Victory" Ovpt. (467, 474). Each tied on piece by Tacloban, Leyte duplex datestamp, first with First Day cancel of Dec. 3, 10c Ty. I ovpt., cancelled on Dec. 27 and natural straight edge at left, Very Fine and attractive, Scott value as used without premium for the pieces or better cancel
(Image Magnifier)Philippines, 1944, 6c Carmine, "Victory" Ovpt. (469). Tropicalized original gum, rich color, choice centering Extremely Fine, signed in pencil "DCM" (Daniel C. Meyerson), ex Plass, with 1970 A.P.S. certificate
(Image Magnifier)Philippines, 1944, 6c Carmine, "Victory" Ovpt. (469). Tropicalized original gum, rich color, Very Fine, Economist backstamp
(Image Magnifier)Philippines, 1944, 10c Carmine Rose, "Victory" Ovpt. (473). Slightly tropicalized original gum, bright color, Very Fine, ex Plass, Economist backstamp, with 1969 P.F. certificate
(Image Magnifier)Philippines, 1944, 10c Carmine Rose, "Victory" Ovpt. (473). Slightly tropicalized original gum, bright color, Very Fine, signed "DCM" (Daniel C. Meyerson)
(Image Magnifier)Philippines, 1944, 10c Carmine Rose, "Victory" Ovpt. (473). Slightly tropicalized original gum, bright color, Fine, with copy of 1980 P.F. certificate for block
(Image Magnifier)Philippines, 1944, 10c Carmine Rose, "Victory" Ovpt. (474). Slightly tropicalized original gum, , Type I overprint from the early state before the overprinting device broke and was repaired, tiny perf flaw at bottom right, Fine, rare early impression of the overprint, ex Lilly and Plass, Economist backstamp, with 1960 P.F. certificate, Scott value without premium for the better overprint
(Image Magnifier)Philippines, 1944, 12c Purple, "Victory" Ovpt. (477). Tropicalized original gum, rich color, wide margins, Very Fine, ex Plass, with 1968 P.F. certificate
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Philippines, 1944, 12c Purple, "Victory" Ovpt. (477). Block of four, Type I overprint struck before the device broke and was repaired, slightly tropicalized original gum, Fine and rare block, especially desirable from the early state of the device, each signed lightly in pencil, with 1967 P.F. certificate, Scott value without premium for the much rarer state of the overprint
(Image Magnifier)Philippines, 1944, 12c Purple, "Victory" Ovpt. (477). Type I ovpt., tied by "Tacloban, Leyte Dec. 27 8AM" duplex datestamp on piece, natural straight edge at right Very Fine, Economist backstamp
(Image Magnifier)Philippines, 1944, 30c Orange Red, "Victory" Ovpt. (482). Slightly tropicalized original gum, , brilliant color, Very Fine, Economist backstamp, 1988 P.F. certificate no longer accompanies
(Image Magnifier)Philippines, 1944, 30c Orange Red, "Victory" Ovpt. (482). Slightly tropicalized original gum, with "COMMONWEALTH" shifted downwards, Very Fine, with 1988 P.F. certificate
(Image Magnifier)Philippines, 1926, 16c Light Olive Green, Violet Overprint (C7). Original gum, h.r., lovely color, few ink specks from overprint at upper right, fresh and Fine, only 300 were printed, "W.B. Manila" backstamp, with 1973 P.F. certificate
(Image Magnifier)Philippines, 1926, 4p Dark Blue, Air Post (C14). Deep rich color on bright paper, neat circular datestamp cancel, Very Fine and scarce in used condition, with 1972 A.P.S. certificate
(Image Magnifier)Philippines, 1926, 18c Light Brown & Black, Official (O3). Mint N.H. block of four, Positions 13-14/18-19, showing extra row of vertical perforations on left stamps, Very Fine and very unusual variety
(Image Magnifier)Philippines, 1905, 1c Green on Manila, Wrapper Double Ovpt. (W2a). Unused, showing clear doubling of "PHILIPPINES", horizontal crease and internal crease
VERY FINE. THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES 1905 ONE-CENT WRAPPER WITH DOUBLE OVERPRINT.
Ex Eaton, Tows, White and Plass.
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Philippines, 1943, 2c Blue, Free Philippines Guerrilla Postal Service (Unlisted). Unused, rich color, including right selvage, thin spot in selvage only, Very Fine, during World War II, this stamp was issued for use on the island of Mindanao, only 500 were printed
(Image Magnifier)Philippines, Sheets and Large Multiples. Mint sheet file with 39 panes, part panes and large multiples, encompassing 29 Scott nos. and three Revenues, all unused, including Legislative Palace and Rizal issues, some Officials, few Documentary Revenues, few faults to be expected such as few minor perf separations, few adhering to interleaving, generally fresh and Fine-Very Fine, 2015 Scott value approximately $2,100 for listed items
Philippines, Early Printed "O B" Balance. Stock pages of unused and used singles and blocks, on Nos. 241-252, 256-257, 259, 260A, 261, 263-271 and E3, approximately 501 stamps of which 80% are unused, overprinted in black (236), red (144), blue (59), green (31) and yellow (31), includes 27 blocks of four, eleven pairs, eleven double and one inverted, of the unused most have either tropicalized original gum or adhering to interleaving, some faults to be expected but many are Fine-Very Fine, Scott value for the underlying stamps is approximately $2,733
Philippines, 1944, "Victory" Ovpts. Balance (472/O40). Nine unused singles and one block of four, Nos. 464-465, 472 (2, different types), 481, J18, J20, O39 and O40, original gum or tropicalized original gum, also block of four of O40 with original gum, Very Fine, Nos. 464, 472 (Ty. II) 481, J18 and J0 ex Plass, Nos. 481, J18 and J20 with 1960 P.F. certificates and also ex Lilly
Philippines, Postage Dues Balance. Nine items, including Nos. J1-J7 with original gum, J20 with top plate no. selvage and original gum and signed Bilden, last is NJ1 on J15 with 1972 P.F. certificate, overall Fine-Very Fine
Philippines, Post Office Seals. Eleven unused, including OX1 (2), OX2 (2), OX3 (4), OX5, OX6 and OX9, mostly original gum except one one OX3 and OX5 unused (no gum), also seven used including Nos. OX3, OX7 (4), OX8 and OX9, few minor imperfections, overall a Very Fine group
Philippines, Post Office Seals Multiples. 29 sheets of 25, including OX7 (8), OX10 (13) and OX12 (8), mostly Mint N.H., few small flaws to be expected but overall fresh and Fine-Very Fine, 2015 Scott value approximately $2,175
Philippines, Official Envelopes Balance. 38 entires (24 unused and 14 used) comprising 32 different, some with "O B" overprint, some with printed return address for "Headquarters Philippines Constabulary, Manila, Official Mail", several different envelope sizes represented, few small faults but generally fresh and Very Fine or better, an attractive group
Philippines, 1935-46, Perforation and Overprint Freaks. 23 items, including nine blocks of four, seven pairs, six singles and a strip, all but one unused, most original gum with several Mint N.H., including nice group of perf freaks and also some with overprints shifted, overall Fine-Very Fine, we suggest viewing the website PDF
Philippines, Accumulation. Two Elbe stockbooks containing a wide range of issues, from Nos. 212-497 and C1-OX12, unused and used singles, pairs and blocks, the accumulation of a lifetime's duplication with many singles cataloguing from $100-300 apiece, majority are sound and fresh though a few faults will no doubt be found especially on the earlier issues, many Fine-Very Fine, owner's 2015 Scott value approximately $53,245 (not counting stamps with catalogue values under $1)
Philippines, Plate Numbers Collection, 1898-1946. Collection of approximately 615 plate no. items in five stockbooks, including items ranging in size from singles to blocks of 20, including some arrow, initials blocks and marginal markings, mostly Mint N.H. with a few used, few scattered faults including perf separations or other issues, gum ranges from a majority Mint N.H. to tropicalized or no gum on some, includes 14 1925 imperforate plate no. blocks, a Fine-Very Fine and valuable group, 2015 Scott value approximately $19,600 counting most as singles
Ryukyu Islands, 1952, 100y on 2y Rose Violet (17). Mint N.H., rich color, light pencil notation on gum, fresh and Fine, with 2021 A.P.S. certificate
U.S. Possessions, Collection Balance. Contains the U.S. stamps overprinted for the various possessions, Philippines includes two $2.00 and one $5.00 values, Guam has the twelve basic stamps, Offices in China to $1.00 Overprint, plus Canal Zone, Cuba, and Puerto Rico, mixed condition, many Fine-Very Fine, four certificates accompany
U.S. Possessions Collection. Four volumes containing a range of items, one is Ryukyu Islands with 1a-7a, C1-C3, Hawaii with 53-64 and O1-O6, some Cuba entires with "Specimen" overprints, some faults, some Fine-Very Fine
U.S. Possessions Postal Stationery. Album and Scott pages with various U.S. Possessions, value primarily in cut squares such as Hawaii U1-U9 and U14, some Canal Zone and others, overall fresh and Very Fine