1899 Philippines Special Delivery Overprint
Philippines · 1899 · 10 cents
The stamp features a winged messenger, likely Mercury, in flight, holding a caduceus, with 'SPECIAL DELIVERY' and 'UNITED STATES POST OFFICE' text. It is diagonally overprinted with 'PHILIPPINES'.
Issued shortly after the Spanish-American War, this overprinted U.S. stamp signifies the establishment of American postal services in the Philippines as it became a U.S. territory.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: U.S. government, printed for occupied Philippines, 1899 · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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