uncommon1900-1945

William Howard Taft, US Administration of Philippine Islands

Name: William Howard Taft, US Administration of Philippine Islands
Brand: US Administration of Philippine Islands

US Administration of Philippine Islands · 1906 · 20 CENTAVOS

The stamp features a portrait of William Howard Taft, facing left, within an ornate rectangular frame. The denomination '20 CENTAVOS' is at the bottom, and 'PHILIPPINE ISLANDS' is at the top.

This stamp was issued during the period of American colonial rule over the Philippines, following the Spanish-American War. It reflects the US administration's efforts to establish postal services and assert its presence in the islands.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

heads-of-state portrait colonial-era definitive

Catalog Numbers

scott220

Image: US Bureau of Printing and Engraving · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.5

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.4

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.2

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