1899 Philippine Overprint on US Stamp, $2

Philippines · 1899 · $2

A dark green stamp featuring a portrait of George Washington in an oval frame, overprinted with 'PHILIPPINES' at the top and '2 DOLLARS' at the bottom.

Issued shortly after the Spanish-American War, this stamp represents the early period of American administration in the Philippines, utilizing overprinted U.S. stamps for postal services in the new territory.