International Philippine Philatelic Society

Auction No. 69

Closing Date: 8pm, EST, December 15, 2017

 

 

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US Period - Stamps

 

Lot #

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Starting Bid ($)

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REGULAR ISSUES (1899-1904)
Scott 212 - 240

 

 

122.

212 – Mint (OG, HR). Fresh colour, centred bottom left. Average perfs. Scarce stamp. Scott Cat $300.

45.00

123.

214, 240 Forgeries – Mint (NG) / Used. US Stamps overprinted ‘Philippines’ to mimic the early Philippine overprints. Exaggerated overprints, clearly fakes. Very striking and a great additional to any collection.

20.00

124.

214b Booklet Pane – Mint (OG, HR). Fresh colour and excellent overall condition. Hinged on top two stamps only. Scarce and seldom offered. Scott Cat $200.

40.00

125.

217A – Mint (OG, HR). Post Office fresh appearance, well centred with generally good perfs. Attractive stamp.

15.00

126.

219 – Mint (OG, HR). Vibrant colour, good centring. Rounded perf on bottom left otherwise a lovely looking stamp. Signed on reverse.

25.00

127.

226 (B/4) – Mint (OG, NH). Post Office fresh appearance. Stamps centred left with generally decent perfs. Very nice looking block.

17.00

128.

229 (B/4) – Mint (Dry OG). Good colour and well centred. Block with bottom imprint selvedge. Dulled and part missing OG most likely from interleaving contact. Scarce multiple and striking overall appearance. Scott Cat $320 as hinged.

100.00

129.

235 – Mint (OG, Light HR). Very fresh colour and generally well centred. Lovely looking stamp and seldom seen so fine.

20.00

130.

240 Error – Mint (OG, HR). Fresh colour and generally well centred. Some blunt perfs on top. Major break in ‘H’ appearing as ‘L’ creating ‘PLILIPPINES’ Variation. Lovely stamp.

15.00

 

DEFINITIVE ISSUES (1906-1931)
Scott 241 - 304, 326 - 353

 

 

131.

251 (B/4) – Mint (OG, HR/NH). Good colour and well centred for this issue. Three stamp MNH. Scarce multiple and seldom offered. Scott Cat $410 as singles.

140.00

132.

252 – Mint (OG, NH). Fresh colour with generally well centred stamp. Very good perfs for this issue. Lovely looking stamp.

27.00

133.

252 – Mint (OG, NH). Good colour and very well centred. Couple of very minor blunt perfs noted for accuracy. Lightly disturbed gum noted.

25.00

134.

253-254 – Mint (OG). Good deep colour. Average centring and perfs. 4p appears to be NH with couple of small thins not noticeable from front. 10p with HR. Scarce stamps. Scott Cat $600.

25.00

135.

254 – Mint (OG, HR). Good colour and generally well centred. Couple of very minor blunt perfs on bottom. Signed ‘Stolow’ on reverse. Scarce stamp and seldom offered. Scott Cat $225.

45.00

136.

255-260A – Mint (OG, HR/NH). Average to good colour and generally well centred for these issues. Complete set. Seldom offered. Scott Cat $187.

65.00

137.

266 (B/12) – Used. Used block (3 x 4) with bottom selvedge. Good colour but minor foxing noted causing dulling of paper colour. With lovely strikes of circular grill cancel. Scarce in multiples. Striking block and seldom offered in large multiples.

5.00

138.

283 – Mint (OG, HR). Fresh colour and generally well centred. Good perfs. Nice stamp.

19.00

139.

284 – Mint (Part OG). Vibrant colour and well centred with good perfs. Single with bottom selvedge. Partial missing gum from interleaving, but no evidence of hinge remains. Scott Cat $150 as hinged.

25.00

140.

290 Error – Used. Accordion Error with large white unprinted area due to natural paper fold. Causing irregular stamp. Very lightly used. A striking, exhibition quality stamp.

25.00

141.

290a Error – Used. With Major Double Transfer. Fresh colour. Average perfs. Thinning on reverse not detracting from overall appearance. Very scarce with less than 10 reported. PF Cerfiticate.

75.00

142.

295 (B/6) – Used. Very fresh colour and well centred with bottom selvedge with plate number (21974). Light cancels not detracting overall appearance. Very nice and scare in used multiples.

5.00

143.

300-302, 304 – Mint (OG, HR). Good colour throughout with decent perfs. Generally fine to very fine and seldom offered as such. Scott Cat $157.

45.00

144.

304 – Mint (OG, Light HR). Deep and vibrant colour.  Generally well centred with decent perfs. Lovely looking issue. Scott Cat $110.

15.00

145.

304 – Mint (OG, NH). Lovely fresh colour and generally well centred with good perfs. Post Office fresh and beautiful looking stamp. Scott Cat $110.

30.00

146.

326 (Pair) – Mint (OG, HR). Good colour with very fine centring. Difficult to find and seldom offered so fine.

12.00

147.

340-350 – Used. 2c to 1p used singles. Other than 20c value, all with very wide and generous margins. Lightly cancelled. Lovely overall appearance and difficult to find so fine.

22.00

148.

340-353 (Pairs) – Mint (OG, Appears NH). Complete set in horizontal pairs. Selvedge on four higher values, with three showing part imprint. Gum disturbance on all issues causing slight foxing and dulling on front appearance. Difficult set to complete. Scott Cat $350.

220.00

149.

341 (B/6) – Mint (OG, NH). Post Office fresh with bottom selvedge and plate number (44874). Good margins, little tight on right. Lovely looking block and hard to find in multiples.

15.00

150.

342 (B/8) – Mint (OG, HR). Post Office fresh colour. Block with top selvedge with partial imprint and plate number (24789). Hinge on one stamp, others MNH. Very scarce in larger multiples. Lovely block.

50.00

151.

342-345, 347 (Pairs) – Mint (OG, HR). Imperf pairs with top selvedge and printers imprint. #345 with slight oxidation otherwise a generally fine to very fine group. Attractive stamps.

13.00

152.

350 (B/4) – Mint (OG, Light HR). Fresh overall appearance. Four even margins. Scarce in blocks and seldom offered.

21.00

153.

353 – Mint (OG, Light HR). Very fresh colour with four generous to excellent margins. Striking stamp. Scarce and seldom offered. Scott Cat $175.

125.00

 

GENERAL ISSUES (1932-1941)
Scott 319 - 325, 354 - 462

 

 

154.

322a Error – Mint (OG, NH). 18c with clear doubling of black centre. Stamp centred low with rough and some blunt perfs, mainly on bottom right. Very heavy toning on reverse causing slight dull appearance on front. Only 150 known. Scott Cat $1,250.

500.00

155.

323a Error – Mint (OG, NH). 20c issued in Orange and Brown. Somewhat dull colour most likely caused by very heavy gum toning on reverse. Brown centre is sharp and very evident. Stamp centred left. Very scarce error and seldom offered. Scott Cat $600.

250.00

156.

394 (B/4) – Mint (OG, NH). Very fresh colour and decent perfs. Top left corner selvedge block. Very fine overall condition. Lovely looking block.

8.00

157.

412, 434 – Used. Two postally used examples of the scarce 4c Commonwealth overprinted issue. Used with partial circular date stamps. Good colour and generally fine overall condition. Seldom offered.

15.00

158.

412 (x10), 434 (x3) – Used. Generally fine and light cancels. 412 with six singles and one B/4. 434 with three singles, one on small piece tied with Fabrica, Negros Occidental duplex cancel. Scarce to find these used. High Catalog value.

40.00

159.

425-430 Souvenir Card. Set of stamps (not cancelled) affixed to souvenir card commemorating the 33rd International Euchartistic Congress, with two beautiful gold seas in the centre. Foxing around card producing dull appearance, with odd minor toning. Striking and seldom offered. Lovely addition to any collection for this popular series.

30.00

160.

433a – Mint (OG, NH. Five complete unexploded Booklets, comprising total of 20 panes. Generally dine condition. Three booklets are stated to be Position ‘J’. Nice group.

24.00

161.

434 – Used. Good colour and decent perfs. Generally well centred. Light circular date stamp not detracting from overall appearance. Scarce stamp in used condition.

12.00

162.

438 (B/6) Error – Mint (OG, NH). Doubling of horizontal perforations between rows two and three. Some blunt perfs on left otherwise a very fine looking block. Scarce and interesting error.

20.00

 

VICTORY ISSUES (1944-1945)
Scott 463 - 496

 

 

163.

475 Forgery – Mint (OG, HR). 12c Manuel Quezon issue with forged Victory Handstamp. Fresh base stamp with bottom selvedge with plate number (134798). Lovely reference item. APS Certificate confirming forgery status on this overprint.

5.00

164.

481 – Mint (NG). Handstamp Victory. Base stamp centred high with foxing on reverse and dull front appearance. Difficult stamp. Straight edge on right. Scott Cat $110.

25.00

165.

495 (B/4) – Mint (NG). Fresh colour. Stamp centred slightly right. Rounded perfs on bottom right corner. Seldom offered in multiples.

17.00

 

AIRMAIL ISSUES (1926-1941)
Scott C1 - C63

 

 

166.

C1 (x5) Forgeries – Mint (OG, HR). Two singles with inverted overprint; horizontal pair, one overprint inverted; and single with split overprint. Fresh and lovely stamps. Excellent references.

15.00

167.

C1-C6, C9-C12 – Used. Generally good colour, C3 slightly faded. Average to good centring with decent perfs throughout. All used with first day ‘plane’ cancels. Slight foxing due to age noted. Nice lot. Scott Cat $553.

100.00

168.

C7 – Mint (OG, HR). Overprint on Sampson issue, base stamp centred low with good colour and decent perfs. Small thin on top on reverse not showing through to front. Minor toning around hinge on reverse. Very slight foxing noted for accuracy. Seldom offered and much sought after stamp with only 300 printed. Scott Cat $3,250.

1,000.00

169.

C8 – Mint (NG). Red Overprint. Base stamp centred bottom left as with all with this overprint. Toning showing through around perfs on front. Horizontal fold crease. Despite faults, a very scarce and highly sought after stamp. Only 100 printed. Scott Cat $5,000.

1,500.00

170.

C11 – Mint (NG). Base stamp well centred with good colour. Light toning mainly noted around perfs. Nice overall looking stamp. Scarce stamp. Scott Cat $100.

15.00

171.

C13 – Mint (OG, HR). Base stamp generally well centred with vibrant colour and good perfs. Beautiful stamp. Scarce. Scott Cat $600.

120.00

172.

C14 – Mint (NG). Base stamp centred right, with fresh colour and decent perfs. Very nice looking stamp. Scott Cat $750.

150.00

173.

C21 (B/4) – Mint (NG). Well centred stamps with very fresh colour and decent perfs. Lovely looking block and seldom offered in multiples.

5.00

174.

C22 (B/4) – Mint (NG). Well centred stamps with vibrant colour and generally good perfs. Lovely looking block and seldom offered in multiples.

5.00

175.

C23 (B/4) – Mint (NG). Base stamps centred right. Fresh colour and generally decent perfs. Nice overall appearance. Seldom offered in multiples.

5.00

176.

C27 (B/4) – Mint (OG, NH). Base stamps well centred with fresh colour and excellent perfs. Lovely looking block and seldom offered so fine. Scott Cat $112 as singles.

20.00

177.

C29 – Mint (OG, HR). Base stamp centred slightly high, good colour and decent perfs. ‘Sept 27’ date of issue printed above Von Gronau’s airplane wings. Unusual.

20.00

 

SPECIAL DELIVERY (1901-1945)
Scott E1 - E10

 

 

178.

E2 – Mint (OG, HR). Generally well centred with post office fresh appearance. Shallow thin on reverse not affecting front. Very appealing stamp.

15.00

179.

E4 – Used. Centred left with good colour. Few minor blunt perfs noted. Partial ‘2’ Duplex cancel, not detracting overall appearance. Nice stamp.

15.00

180.

E6 – Mint (OG, HR). Vibrant colour with four wide margins. Fresh overall appearance. Lovely looking stamp and seldom offered so fine.

12.00

181.

E6 – Used. Good colour. Two good margins, tight on right and bottom but clear of stamp edge. Scarce in used condition.

30.00

182.

E6 (B/4) – Mint (OG, NH). Post Office fresh colour with decent margins all round. Lovely looking block and seldom offered so fine. Scott Cat $180 as singles.

45.00

183.

E6 (B/4) – Mint (OG, NH). Line Block. Fresh colour with good to wide margins. Beautiful looking block and scarce. Scott Cat $180 as singles.

35.00

184.

E6a (Pair) – Mint (OG, NH). Vertical Line Pair with good colour and generous margins. Gum toning with foxing on front. Scarce.

50.00

185.

E6a – Mint (OG, NH). Line Block. Fresh colour with three good margins, tight on left but clear of stamp edge. Scott Cat $320 as singles.

150.00

186.

EO1 (B/4) – Mint (OG, NH). Fresh block with vibrant colour and generally well centred. Pulled perfs on top left corner, otherwise a very fine block.

8.00

187.

EO1a – Mint (OG, NH). Base stamp with fresh colour, well centred and lovely perfs. With missing period after ‘B’ variety. Very fine.

10.00

 

POSTAGE DUES (1899-1944)
Scott J1 - J22

 

 

188.

J1 (B/4) – Mint (OG). Fresh colour with generally good perfs for this issue. Gum patching possibly caused from contact with interleaving. Lovely looking block.

15.00

189.

J3 – Mint (OG, NH). Centred right, with vibrant colour and decent perfs. Seldom offered so fine. Lovely stamp.

20.00

190.

J8-J14 (B/4) – Mint (OG, NH). Generally fine condition with good colour. 4c, 10c, 12c and 16c in plate blocks. Four additional singles included. Nice selection.

23.00

 

OFFICIAL STAMPS (1926-1946)
Scott O1 - O44

 

 

191.

O15-O24 (B/4) – Mint (OG, NH). Complete set in blocks. Fresh colour and lovely overall appearance. Generally fine to very fine condition. Lovely set.

10.00

192.

O25/O25b (Sheet) – Mint (NG). Complete sheet of 100 stamps (plate number 131539) with fourth stamp on first row showing the scarce ‘Raised Period after B’ Variety. Seldom offered. Scott Cat $150 as single stamp.

60.00

193.

O27/O27a (B/4) – Mint (NG). Top right corner selvedge block. Heavy toning with foxing showing through to front. Bottom right stamp showing ‘Missing Hyphen’ variety.

5.00

194.

O37 (B/4) Error – Mint (Dry OG, NH). Left selvedge block with bottom right stamp showing broken ‘O’ and virtually missing period after ‘O’ error (very small period). Both right stamp marked on reverse with AF in circle. Unusual.

5.00

195.

O40 – Mint (Dry OG, HR). Victory Handstamp. Centred left slightly with good colour. Lovely overall looking stamp. Not an easy handstamp to find.

10.00

 

US Period – Official & Security Stamps

 

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CBI PERFIN

 

 

196.

270, 275 – Used. Good colour with minor perf faults noted. Commonly found centring. Difficult stamps to find.

25.00

197.

275 – Used with partial CDS. Well centred and lovely fresh appearance. Lovely looking stamp.

10.00

 

 

BANDHOLTZ OB

 

 

198.

2c (Pair) – Mint (NG, HR). Black Overprint. Horizontal pair with good colour and average centring. Generally fine.

6.00

199.

6c (Pair) – Mint (NG, HR). Black Overprint. Horizontal pair with good colour. Slight foxing causing slightly dull paper.

6.00

200.

8c, 20c, 30c (x2) – Used. Four stamps with Black Overprint. Average condition with odd minor perf faults noted. Decent mix.

20.00

201.

12c (Pair) – Mint (NG, HR). Black Overprint. Horizontal pair with fresh colour and decent centring. Rounded perfs on bottom right otherwise a nice looking pair.

6.00

 

PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BANK

 

 

202.

275 – Used. Black Overprint. Average colour with slight foxing causing somewhat duller appearance. Lovely centrally struck and clear overprint (seldom seen as such). Scarcer issue with this overprint.

25.00

203.

277 – Used. Violet Overprint. Base stamp centred bottom right with fresh appearance. Lightly cancelled. Overprint applied on bottom left causing part to be omitted. Scarce usage.

20.00

 

COMMERCIAL OVERPRINTS

 

 

204.

Various (x6) – Used. Selection of six different commercial overprints, including the scarce Rambler Shoes (RS) handstamp in black. Good to fine condition for stamps of this period. Interesting.

25.00

 

US Period – Military Stations

 

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205.

US 2c –  Soliders Letter from Manila to USA. US regular issue (Scott 279B) tied with two ‘Mil Sta No. 1’ duplex postmarks both dated 28 March 1899 (Goodale A-5 & A-6). Small tear in top centre and odd edge wrinkling, otherwise a decent looking cover.

10.00

206.

214 – Soldiers Letter from San Fernando to USA. Stamp tied with ‘Mil. P. Sta, San Fernando’ duplex cancel, dated 27 September 1899. Couple of tone spots on front, otherwise a nice clean cover. Unlisted cancel in Baker or Goodale. Scarce.

95.00

207.

US 2c – Cover from Vigan to USA. US regular issue (Scott 279B) affixed and tied with ‘Vigan – 7 January 1901 – Ilocos Sur’ cancel (Goodale A-2). Addressed to St Louis then forward to Albuquerque, New Mexico. Soiled cover with two staple holes at upper left. Various receiving backstamps including General Office. Interesting cover.

30.00

208.

U8 – Soldiers Letter on Stationary from Manila to USA. Cancelled with ‘Mil. Sta. No. 1 Manila’ (Baker C-6) with 1 December 1899 duplex cancel (note: ‘99’ in cancel inverted). Boxed endorsement handstamp on top, US Government Employee Mail. Sender was attached to the Macabebe Scouts. Some wrinkling on right. Scarce.

70.00

 

US Period – Covers & Pre-Stamped Envelopes

 

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COVERS

 

 

209.

241 (x2) – Official Mail Domestic Long Cover from Laoag to Manila. Stamps both with handstamp ‘Official’ and tied with Laoag – 8 May 1907 – Ilocos Norte’ duplex cancel. Very clean cover for this period. Scare official usage.

15.00

210.

290 (x2) – Knights of Columbus cover from Cavite to USA. 8 April 1920 duplex cancel. Some edge wear around cover. Original letter on Knights of Columbus letterhead enclosed. No receiving backstamps.

15.00

211.

290, 291, 294 – Cover from Manila, via Siberia, to England. Stamps tied with 25 October 1930 ‘Manila Trade Center of the Pacific’ slogan cancel. No receiving backstamps. Generally fine with scarce slogan usage. Lovely tri-colour cover.

30.00

212.

290, 291 (x2), 292, 293, 294, 319 – Percy A. Hill Munoz School Registered Cover from Nueva Ecija to Australia. Stamps tied with Triple Circle cancel. 9 December 1930 Registration boxed handstamp on reverse, on receipt in Manila. Various transit and receiving handstamps on reverse. Very clean cover for this period. Scarce multiple usage. Striking.

30.00

213.

291, 297 – Registered Cover from Davao to USA. Stamps tied with Triple Circle cancel. 31 December 1925 Registration boxed handstamp on reverse, on receipt in Manila. Black wax seals on reverse. Generally fine and clean for this period. Lovely looking cover.

20.00

214.

294 (B/4) – Manila Hotel Cover from Manila to USA. Left straight edge block tied with 24 June 1935 Manila slogan cancel. Special large purple boxed ‘US Air Mail from Manila, PI’ handstamp on front used to promote upcoming Clipper Flights. Minor mounting marks at left, otherwise generally fine.

20.00

215.

319 (x2) – 4c Printed Matter Rate from Manila to Brazil, up to 50 grams. Stamps tied with Manila, 9 November 1932 Duplex cancel. Small tear on bottom left, otherwise a sound cover. Very scarce usage.

30.00

216.

319 (x6) – 12c Printed Matter Wrapper Rate on oversized wrapper from Manila to Demerara, British Guiana. Stamps tied with 30 October 1927 duplex cancels. Horizontal centre fold and some foxing around edges and on top right. Otherwise a spectacular item with very scarce destination.

50.00

217.

319 (x7) – 16c First Class rate from Manila to Vatican City. Stamps tied with Manila – 24 February 1931 duplex cancel. 31 March 1931, Vatican City receiving backstamp. Diagonal crease on bottom left corner otherwise very fine. Scarce destination.

35.00

218.

320 (x4) – 16c First Class rate from Manila to Chile. Stamps tied with 29 May 1927 Manila Duplex cancels. Minor edge creases noted and couple of small tone spots on front. Seal affixed to reverse. Lovely looking cover with very scarce destination.

35.00

219.

320 (x4) – 16c Printed Matter Wrapper Rate for weight between 151grams and 200grams. Large wrapper from Manila to Hannover, Germany. Stamps tied with Manila 16 April 1928 duplex cancels. Typical creasing and edge faults, but a beautiful and scarce use of this issue for printed matter purposes.

35.00

220.

321 – 16c First Class rate on Mourning Cover from Manila to Lisbon, Portugal. December 1928 duplex cancel. Generally very fine. Striking cover.

20.00

221.

323, O1 (x8) – 40c First Class Rate on large cover from Manila to USA. Scott O1 with right selvedge B/6 and two singles. Stamps tied with 14 March 1928 duplex cancels. Common edge creasing and diagonal bend on bottom left corner, expected for covers of this size. Beautiful item.

30.00

222.

340 (B/4), O2 (x2) – 16c First Class rate from Manila to Rone Beach, South Africa. 2 February 1932 Manila duplex cancels. Edge damage on right and bottom right corner. With ‘Cabo de Boa Esperanca’ (Cape of Good Hope) manuscript on top left. Interesting combination cover.

30.00

223.

369, 400-402, C48, C52 (x2) – Commercial Registered cover from Manila to Chicago, USA, via Clipper. 10 December 1936 registration cancel. Two small red seals on reverse. Various receiving backstamps. Small tears on top and minor edge toning. Lovely looking cover with multi-stamp usage.

15.00

224.

380-382 – Registered First Day Cover with mixed franking with US C17 (plate number 21029) to make airmail rate to USA. Stamps tied with light strike of ‘Star in Circle’ cancels. Additional #380 on reverse. Transit and receiving handstamps on reverse. Generally fine overall condition.

30.00

225.

384, 435 (x16), 446 (B/4) – Large cover from Manila to USA charged at P21 giving 21 times Clipper Rate for mail between 300 and 315 grams. Includes Tied 1940 B/12 Christmas Seals. 5 December 1940 Manila Circular Date Stamp tying stamps and seals. Beautiful show piece with large multiples and high values, not to mention scarce large block of seals. Striking.

100.00

226.

403 – Philippine Education Company Cover from Manila to Texas, USA. Stamp tied with 27 October 1936 Manila Trade Center slogan cancel. Magazine handstamp advertisement on reverse. Other than some very minor foxing, generally fine. Interesting cover.

10.00

227.

485-489, 494 – Six matched Official War Department Victory First Day Long Covers all cancelled Tacloban, 19 January 1945. All with official five line purple handstamp on cover fronts. Light toning as common for covers from this period. Scarce.

10.00

228.

485 (x2), 488 (x12) – Commercial cover from Meycauayan, Bulacan to Illinois, USA. One stamp slightly cut into on top when cut open. Lovely multiple stamped cover. Very attractive and generally fault free.

10.00

229.

C47 (x2) C48 (x2), C49 (x3), C50 (x2), C51 – Registerd cover from Manila to Indiana, USA., via Clipper. Stamps cancelled by small circular date stamps. Minor wrinkling on back flap and also minor toning from flap gum showing through to front. Various transit and receiving backstamps. Very colourful cover and a striking item.

10.00

230.

O1 (x2) – 4c Printed Matter Rate from Manila to Yezd, Persia via Dozdab (a border town near India, now Pakistan). Stamps tied with Manila – 3 August 1927 Duplex Cancel. Receiving 9 September 1927 cancels on front. Toning around stamps. Very scarce destination and usage.

45.00

231.

O1, O2 (x4) – Registered cover from Percy A Hill Munoz School, Nueva Ecija to Manila. 19 March 1930 red boxed registration cancel and stamps tied with ‘Star in Circle’ cancels. 20 March 1930 receiving backstamp. Tone spot on bottom otherwise a fine looking cover.

25.00

232.

O2 (x2) – 8c Spanish-American Postal Union First  Class Rate from Manila to Haiti. One stamp from top right corner with selvedges. Tied with 8 October 1928 Manila duplex cancel. Receiving backstamp with Port Au Prince, Haiti, 14 November 1928 cancel. Clean cover. Very attractive.

20.00

 

CENSOR COVERS

 

 

233.

437, 458 – Commercial cover from Manila to Shanghai, China via Hong Kong. Stamps tied with 23 April 1940 slogan cancel. Hong Kong Censor tape on right side. Small opening tears on top does not detract overall appearance. Very scarce cover with unusual destination.

35.00

 

FLIGHT COVERS

 

 

234.

AAMC 70, 102 – Two covers.1932 First Regular Air Mail – January 25,1932 affixed with B/8 of Scott 340 (AAMC 70). 1935 Via Flying Boat of the British Royal Air Corps – June 29, 1935 affixed with Scott 340 Pair and 388 (AAMC 102). Generally fine condition.

10.00

235.

AAMC 112 – First Flight from Manila to Hong Kong via Flying Boat of the British Royal Airforce – February 16, 1936. Stamp tied by Manila Trade Center slogan cancel. Receiving backstamp at Victoria, Hong Kong. Minor foxing otherwise a nice looking cover.

8.00

236.

AAMC 115Bb – Pioneer Filipino Overseas Flight from Laoag, Ilocos Norte to Madrid, via Hong Kong. First goodwill flight by Philippine aviators Arnaiz and Calvo. Backstamped with Hong Kong and Madrid cancels. Autographed by Antonio Arnaiz. Couple of minor corner bends noted for accuracy. Some slight foxing. Very scarce and sought after flight cover.

150.00

237.

AAMC 119L – Flight via PAA Clipper from Hong Kong to Manila – April 29, 1937 (6am). Receiving Manila duplex backstamp – April 29, 1937 (4:30pm). Generally fine and clean cover.

8.00

 

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