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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.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: U.S. government, printed for occupied Philippines, 1899 · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$2,325Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$1,395Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$775Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$387Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$155Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
