Lot
2852 
Philippines, Balance Of Extensive Mint Collection, mostly complete on Scott pages and virtually complete until "Victory" overprints, certs start at #212 (2), and consists of certs for 223, 224. 225, 236, 237 (2), 239, Victory overprints 464 (3 copies, both with certs and both types), 464 plate blocks (2), 465, 472 (2 copies, both with certs), 471 used on piece, C1, E9, 214a used pair with "Postage Due" overprint and blue BOAC Marinduque cancels (no opinion), O39, O40, N7 with inverted "S", 454, 476, and C14 with both genuine and fake opinions, non certified includes better booklet panes, 1925 Special Printing Lambert imperfs used pairs on parcel front, 1917-25 Specimens, 1930's and later plate blocks and sheets, Special Deliveries, Dues complete mint "USAFFE" 2c pane of 10, overprint flaws including used page with examples, shifted perfs, "O.B." overprints with listed errors, Post Office Seals complete mint, Japanese Occupation with overprint and plate printer's varieties, printer's waste, etc., occasional duplicate or shade, mostly o.g., nice colors throughout, a few with stated minor faults, mostly F.-V.F., all items of value have certificates, 29 in total (mostly PF or APS), the collection is the most extensive we have ever offered, over 50 individual lots put up in the auction from this collection, Ex Freeman (photo on web site). Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.
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Realized: $5,250