Lot 543
Philippines, 1901, $1 Black, Type II, o.g., lightly hinged, Post Office fresh color with long even perforations, Extremely Fine, one of very few remaining examples in this choice quality; with 2016 P.F. Graded certificate (XF 90).Scott No. 223A $2,000.
Lot 544
Philippines, 1904, $5 Dark Green, o.g., lightly hinged, perfectly centered amid large evenly balanced margins, rich vibrant color and wonderfully fresh, Superb, with only 746 issued there are only a very few obtainable in this exceptional condition; with 2015 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98).Scott No. 239 $800.
ONE OF THE FINEST MINT EXAMPLES OF THE PHILIPPINES 1904 $5 MARSHALL ISSUE IN EXISTENCE.
Lot 545
Philippines, 1904, $2 Dark Blue, o.g., never hinged, well centered amid large margins, rich deep color, Extremely Fine, with only 695 stamps issued; with 1995 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 238 $1,500.
A VERY RARE AND CHOICE NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES 1904 $2 MADISON ISSUE - AMONG THE FINEST NEVER HINGED EXAMPLES EXTANT.
Realized: $1,200
Lot 546 o
Philippines, 1904, $5 Dark Green, neat Manila duplex cancel, beautifully centered amid large oversized margins, rich deep color, Extremely Fine, only 746 issued; with 1982 and 2004 P.F. certificates.Scott No. 239 $2,750.
AN EXCEPTIONAL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1903 $5 DARK GREEN ISSUE. THIS IS THE FINEST USED EXAMPLE AND IS COMPLETELY SOUND. ONE OF THE KEY USED VALUES OF ANY PHILIPPINES ISSUE.