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Philippines 4 Centavos Official Business Overprint

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

Philippines · 1935 · 4 centavos

A 4 centavos Philippine stamp featuring a portrait of George Washington, overprinted in black with 'OFFICIAL BUSINESS' diagonally from bottom-left to top-right.

Issued during the Commonwealth of the Philippines under US administration, this stamp was designated for official government correspondence, reflecting the administrative practices of the era.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

official-mail overprint portrait heads-of-state government

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.