Lot
2831 
Philippines, Free Philippines Guerrilla Postal Service, 1943, 2c on Stationery Envelope, tied by purple oval "Posted in the Free Philippines Mindanao Guerilla Area, M.D. No. 10, 6 AUG 1945" datestamp and used on 6c Air Post entire to military address at San Francisco, matching "Tenth Military Dist., Free Philippines, Censored" oval handstamp, with original enclosure dated June 30, 1945 from Marcelo Patso (Provincial Governor) thanking recipient for his service, some creases affect indicia and Guerrilla stamp, some toning, enclosure with uneven edge at one side but not affecting any contents, a Fine cover, only 500 printed and a mere 36 covers recorded. This cover, actually used postally from the provincial governor, is a great rarity, Accompanied by an American Philatelist article discussing this issue and letter from recipient in 1980 describing his role as a Guerilla. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $2,600