1899 Philippines $2 Overprint on U.S. Stamp

Philippines · 1899 · $2

A $2 U.S. definitive stamp depicting George Washington, overprinted 'PHILIPPINES' in black for postal use in the U.S. colonial territory.

These overprinted U.S. stamps were issued during the early American colonial administration of the Philippines, serving as provisional postage before dedicated Philippine issues were introduced.