uncommon1900-1945

Philippine Islands 4 Centavos Official Business Overprint

Name: Philippine Islands 4 Centavos Official Business Overprint
Brand: Philippines
Availability: InStock

Philippines · 1935 · 4 centavos

This stamp features a portrait of José Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines, with 'PHILIPPINE ISLANDS' and '4 CENTAVOS' inscriptions. It is diagonally overprinted in black with 'OFFICIAL BUSINESS'.

Issued during the Commonwealth of the Philippines under US administration, this 'OFFICIAL BUSINESS' overprint designated the stamp for official government mail, indicating its use for official correspondence rather than private postage.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

official-mail portrait definitive

Image: U.S. government, printed for Commonwealth of the Philippines · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.