Sale 1206 — United States Stamps and Confederate States
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 23-25 July, 2019
Category — Philippines
PHILIPPINES, 1901, $5.00 Dark Green (225). Original gum, lightly hinged, exceptional centering with wide and balanced margins all around, deep rich color on bright paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES 1901 $5.00 DARK GREEN, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95.
The underlying stamp, Scott 278, is difficult to obtain with such choice centering. Only 782 were overprinted for use in the Philippines, making this exponentially rarer in such a high grade.
With 2004 P.S.E., 2010 and 2013 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95)
PHILIPPINES, 1903, $5.00 Dark Green (239). Mint N.H., choice centering and margins, deep rich color, fresh in every respectEXTREMELY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING AND RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES 1903 $5.00 DARK GREEN. ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND MINT N.H. WITH EXTREMELY FINE CENTERING.
With 2009 and 2015 P.F. certificates (XF 90)
PHILIPPINES, 1906, 2c-10p "Specimen" Ovpts. (241S-242S var, 244S var, 252S-254S var, 258S var). Seven denominations in blocks of four, 3 x 18.5mm overprints in black Serifed Capitals, tropicalized original gum, few small flaws, overall Very Fine and scarce, ex Todd and Diamond, unlisted in Scott which prices the underlying stamps at $2,500.00
PHILIPPINES, 1917, 2c Yellow Green, Vertical Pair, Imperforate Horizontally (290b). Tropicalized original gum as usual, well-centered, Very Fine, a rare error, we have offered only three others since keeping computerized records
PHILIPPINES, 2c Yellow Green, Horizontal Pair, Imperforate Between (290c). Full but slightly disturbed original gum, bright colorFINE. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES 1917 2-CENT HORIZONTAL PAIR, IMPERFORATE-BETWEEN VERTICALLY, AND THE FIRST WE HAVE OFFERED SINCE KEEPING COMPUTERIZED RECORDS.
The imperforate-between errors exist with the horizontal perforation row missing (in vertical pairs) and with the vertical perforation row missing (in horizontal pairs). The horizontal pairs imperforate-between are considerably rarer, but the catalogue value is lower. Knowledgeable specialists are aware of this anomaly and bid without regard for the catalogue value. The only example we have been able to locate was in the 1993 Gilbert Plass sale (Ivy, Shreve & Mader), and that copy is inferior to the example offered here.
PHILIPPINES, 1926, 2c-1p Legislative Palace Issue, Imperforate on Glazed Cards, "Cancelled" Ovpt. (319S-S var-325S-S var). Full set in horizontal pairs, each with large to full margins, 2c slightly toned as always, 1p with slight color run in a couple places, Very Fine, a rare set of pairs, listed in Scott as a footnote, Scott Retail for two sets of singles
PHILIPPINES, 1926, 18c Light Brown & Black, Double Impression of Center (322a). Slightly toned original gum as usual, two strong and distinct impressions, well-centered, wide margins, Very Fine, only 150 were produced
PHILIPPINES, 1926, 18c Light Brown & Black, Double Impression of Center (322a). Slightly toned original gum as usual, two strong and distinct impressions, Fine, only 150 were produced
PHILIPPINES, 1926, 18c Light Brown & Black, Vertical Pair, Imperforate Between (322b). Lightly hinged, well-centered, slight overall toning (characteristic of this error), Very Fine
PHILIPPINES, 1934, 6c Tennis, Vertical Pair, Imperforate Between (381a). Mint N.H. pair with bottom left corner selvage, excellent centering, fresh color, Extremely Fine, a particularly desirable position piece of this scarce error
PHILIPPINES, 1934, 16c Violet Brown, Vertical Pair, Imperforate Horizontally (382a). Mint N.H. left sheet margin pair with large imperforate margin at top, choice centering, strong color, faint overall paper toning, small staple hole in far top selvage, Extremely Fine appearance, this is only the third example of this error we have offered since keeping computerized records
PHILIPPINES, 1936, 6c Rizal, Horizontal Pair, Imperforate Between (403b var). Horizontal strip of five from the bottom row, with selvage on three sides, right pair imperforate between, as is the selvage below it, unused (no gum), Very Fine and exceptionally rare, while the Scott Catalogue lists a horizontal pair imperforate-vertically error (No. 403b), this imperforate-between pair is entirely different and worthy of a separate listing, as Scott always differentiates between imperforate-between and imperforate-vertically errors -- we have encountered no other such examples
PHILIPPINES, 1939, 2c Rose, Booklet Pane of Six, Bottom Left Stamp "Wealth Common-" (433b). Mint N.H., rich color, small rust spot near staple holesFRESH AND FINE. AN ATTRACTIVE AND RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED BOOKLET PANE WITH THE BOTTOM LEFT STAMP CONTAINING THE "WEALTH COMMON-" ERROR.
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). Two complete booklets were found in an original package of normal panes (ex Diamond). Several others were closely held for decades by a second-generation stamp dealer, who recently found this pane plus one in damaged condition (offered in lot 926) in his extensive and disorganized holdings.
PHILIPPINES, 1939, 2c Rose, Booklet Pane of Six, Bottom Left Stamp "Wealth Common-" (433b). Faintly hinged in the tab, otherwise Mint N.H. and without interleaving adhering which is often the case, bright and fresh, tiny bit of black offset on gum at bottom,FINE AND RARE BOOKLET PANE WITH BOTTOM LEFT STAMP CONTAINING THE "WEALTH COMMON-" ERROR.
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). Two complete booklets were found in an original package of normal panes (ex Diamond). Several others were closely held for decades by a second-generation stamp dealer, who recently found one sound pane plus one in damaged condition in his extensive and disorganized holdings.
PHILIPPINES, 1939, 2c Rose, Booklet Pane of Six, Bottom Left Stamp "Wealth Common-" (433b). Original gum, a small portion of the bottom right has been folded over and adheres to the gum on the back, perhaps with great care and patience it could be restored to its original place, otherwise Fine and rare, it has been stated by experts in the past that only 24 panes were printed, though we believe the number to be slightly higher, based on the observed population
PHILIPPINES, 1944, 2c Rose, "Victory" Ovpt. (463). Original gum that is just slightly tropicalized, straight edge at right (all examples of No. 463 must have a straight-edge), Fine, we have only offered two others (one unused, one used) since keeping computerized records, the Brewster census records just twelve (six unused and six used)
PHILIPPINES, 1944, 6c Dark Brown, "Victory" Ovpt. (466). Choice centering, deep rich color, neat duplex cancelEXTREMELY FINE. A SOUND AND SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE "VICTORY" OVERPRINT. ONLY ELEVEN USED EXAMPLES HAVE BEEN RECORDED BY BREWSTER.
The census compiled by Geoffrey Brewster and published in Possessions lists five used singles and six covers. With 2019 P.F. certificate
PHILIPPINES, 1944, 6c Yellow Green, "Victory" Ovpt. (467). Fresh clean original gum with just the barest trace of hinging (not tropicalized or disturbed like most), deep intense color, Very Fine for this, with 2008 P.F. certificate
PHILIPPINES, 1944, 6c Orange, "Victory" Ovpt. (470). Adhering to interleaving, well-centered, bright color, Very Fine and scarce, only 141 were issued, with 2019 P.F. certificate
PHILIPPINES, 1944, 12c Bright Blue, "Victory" Ovpt. (476). Interleaving affixed to tropicalized original gum, rich color, few gum soaked perfsVERY FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF ONE OF THE RAREST OF ALL "VICTORY" OVERPRINTS. ONLY 36 WERE PRODUCED.
The census compiled by Geoffrey Brewster and published in Possessions lists 25 known genuine examples. The only scarcer "Victory" overprints in terms of number issued are the booklet pane of six, Scott 463a, and the 1p Red Orange & Black, Scott 484.
With 2019 P.F. certificate
PHILIPPINES, 1944, 16c Dark Blue, "Victory" Ovpt. (478). Block of four, affixed to interleaving, deep rich color, few gum soaked perf tips or perf toningFINE APPEARANCE. AN INCREDIBLY RARE BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE 16-CENTAVOS WITH "VICTORY" OVERPRINT. ONLY TWO UNUSED BLOCKS HAVE BEEN RECORDED BY BREWSTER.
Only 122 were produced but far fewer are believed to exist. The census compiled by Geoffrey Brewster and published in Possessions records only 23 unused examples -- 15 singles and two blocks of four.
With 2019 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as singles
PHILIPPINES, 1944, 16c Dark Blue, "Victory" Ovpt. (480). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color, unusually fresh, Fine, with 2003 P.F. certificate, 62 unused are recorded in the Brewster census
PHILIPPINES, 1944, 16c Dark Blue, "Victory" Ovpt. (480). Slightly tropicalized original gum, deep shade, Fine, only 62 unused are recorded in the Brewster census, with 2019 P.F. certificate
PHILIPPINES, 1944, 30c Orange Red, "Victory" Ovpt. (482). Intense shade and impression, neat duplex cancel, Very Fine and rare in completely sound condition, only 248 were issued, Brewster only records sixteen used examples, ten of which are on cover, with 2019 P.F. certificate
PHILIPPINES, 2c-10p Air Post (C1/C17). All 14 denominations of the first Air Post set on large (approximately 20 x 14 inches) illustrated presentation page, stamps tied by special airplane cancels that were produced for the April 4-May 13 Madrid-Manila first flight (AAMC 1038), with flight cachets of May 13 (first day for the Philippines Air Post set), presented to Capt. Loriga and signed by the Director of Posts, hand-drawn illustration at top, ribbon attached at bottom leftFINE. A SPECTACULAR AND UNIQUE SET OF THE PHILIPPINES 1926 AIR POST SET WITH FIRST DAY FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS.
Scott Retail more than $3,500.00 just for the used stamps
PHILIPPINES, 1926, 4c Carmine, Air Post, Inverted Ovpt. (C2a). Minor h.r., fresh color, better centering than often foundFINE AND RARE EXAMPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES 4-CENTAVOS 1926 AIR POST WITH INVERTED OVERPRINT. ONLY 100 WERE OVERPRINTED UPSIDE DOWN.
Signed Sanabria, Roumet, and W.B. Manila
PHILIPPINES, 1926, 16c Light Olive Green, Violet Overprint (C7). Lightly hinged, rich color, typical centering for this difficult stamp, Fine, only 300 were overprinted, signed Sanabria, Roumet, and W.B. Manila
PHILIPPINES, 1926, 26c Blue Green, Wmk. PIPS, Perf 12 (C16). Lightly hinged, minor gum bend, deep color on bright paper, centered to left as are most examples of this stamp but perfs are well clearFINE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 26-CENTAVOS PERF 12 SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK AIR POST ISSUE. ONLY 100 WERE OVERPRINTED.
Signed Champion and A. Diena
PHILIPPINES, 1944, 4c Rose Carmine, Air Post, "Victory" Ovpt. (C63). Slightly disturbed original gum, strong rich color, Very Fine and rare in this condition, only 122 stamps were overprinted and only 71 examples are recorded in the Brewster census, most are found with faults to some degree and/or a straight edge on at least one side, this is a choice exception, with 2019 P.F. certificate stating "disturbed o.g." (we believe it is only slightly disturbed)
PHILIPPINES, 1944, 4c Rose Carmine, Air Post, "Victory" Ovpt. (C63). Block of four, unused (no gum), bold color, well-centeredVERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE UNUSED BLOCK OF FOUR OF THE AIR POST "VICTORY" OVERPRINT. ONLY THREE BLOCKS OF FOUR ARE RECORDED BY BREWSTER.
Only 122 stamps were overprinted. The census compiled by Geoffrey Brewster records 71 examples, 55 of which are unused. Of the unused, there are only four multiples -- three blocks of four and a pair.
With 2019 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as original gum singles
PHILIPPINES, 1907, 10c Ultramarine, Special Delivery, Red Ovpt., Bureau of Insular Affairs Special Printing (E2A). Trivial h.r., fresh colors, a Fine and scarce example of this Special Printing made in 1907 for the Bureau of Insular affairs
PHILIPPINES, 1944, 20c Blue Violet, Special Delivery, "Victory" Ovpt. (E9). Slightly tropicalized original gum as usual, trivial gum soaks at bottom (not mentioned on certificate), Fine, with 2003 P.F. certificate
PHILIPPINES, 1944, 4c Brown Red, Postage Due, "Victory" Ovpt. (J16). Block of four, cancelled by "Tacloban Leyte Dec. 19" (1944) circular datestamp, fresh color, faint diagonal crease, appears Fine, unpriced used in Scott
PHILIPPINES, 1944, 20c Brown Red, Postage Due, "Victory" Ovpt. (J22). Block of four, tied by "Palo, Leyte, P.I. Mar. 1" duplex datestamp on 2c Carmine entire (U43) to local address, entire cancelled by separate Leyte Jan. 2 duplex, censor tape at left and U.S. censor handstamp, Very Fine and quite scarce, unpriced as used or on cover in Scott, with 2019 P.F. certificate
PHILIPPINES, 1944, 6c Dark Brown, Official, "Victory" Ovpt. (O40A). With selvage at left that has been separated though both affixed to paper interleaving, deep rich colorVERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENTAVOS DARK BROWN OFFICIAL WITH "VICTORY" OVERPRINT. ONE OF THE RAREST OF ALL THE PHILIPPINES ISSUES.
We have offered only five other singles since keeping computerized records, including Rarities of the World sales going back to 1964. The census compiled by Geoffrey Brewster and published in Possessions lists only 28 known examples.
With 2019 P.F. certificate
PHILIPPINES, 1944, 10c Rose Carmine, Official, "Victory" Ovpt. (O41). Lightly hinged, strong color, natural diagonal gum bend, Very Fine and scarce, with 2019 P.F. certificate
PHILIPPINES, 1944, 10c Rose Carmine, Official, "Victory" Ovpt. (O41). Tropicalized original gum as is typical (was still adhering to interleaving when certificate was issued), strong color, Fine, with photocopy of 1977 Friedl certificate for the block of ten from which this originates
PHILIPPINES, 1944, 20c Light Olive Green, Official, "Victory" Ovpt. (O43). Tropicalized original gum, gum staining and small perf faults at left, otherwise Fine, only 71 examples of both Nos. O42 and O43 were produced, with 2019 P.F. certificate
PHILIPPINES, 1943, 2c Apple Green, Occupation Official, Double Ovpt. (NO1a). Lightly hinged, fresh color, clear doubling of overprint, small area of black album offset on gum, otherwise Fine and rare, fewer than 10 examples are believed to exist, with 2019 P.F. certificate
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Philippines Small Balance. Three items, including No. E1 Mint N.H. block of four, E6 Mint N.H. block of four and Philippines Republic No. 527 Mint N.H. booklet pane with red "SPECIMEN" Ovpt. and punch holes in one 2c numeral, Very Fine, Scott Retail for only the first two items $900.00