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This blog shares my stamp collections and highlights individual items which I feel might be of interest to others.

While my focus is on the stamps of the Philippines, you will find classic stamps, aviation covers, postal history, and many others included.

I hope you enjoy my blog, and please visit often!

Dedicated to Almira and our children, Jimmy, Ana, Lance, and Isabella.

Friday, February 26, 2010

SPANISH PHILIPPINES - FIRST ISSUE of 1854, 2 Reales. MINT. Emerald Green, Position 34

2 Reales: EARLY PRINTING, FINE ENGRAVING
(Scott #5; Edifil #4) 2 Reales. MINT. Emerald Green. Position 34
With original gum
Purchased from Apfelbaum, Inc. on January 16, 1996.
RARE THIS NICE!

SPANISH PHILIPPINES - FIRST ISSUE of 1854, 10-Cuartos. Used Pair. Pale Rose, Positions 32, 33

10-Cuartos: FINE ENGRAVING On thin paper
(Scott #2a; Edifil #2b) 10-Cuartos. Used Pair. Pale Rose. Positions 32, 33.
With Circular Dotted cancel
Purchased from Ray Coughlin on October 22, 1993.
VERY SCARCE!

SPANISH PHILIPPINES - FIRST ISSUE of 1854, 1-Real Fuerte. USED PAIR. Bright blue. Positions 1, 2.

1-Real Fuerte: REENGRAVED Worn Coarse Printing
(Scott #4; Edifil #3; SG #5) 1-Real Fuerte. Used Pair. Bright blue. Positions 1, 2 with margins. 
With large "Baeza" MANILA CDS of January 2, 18__
Purchased from Apfelbaum, Inc. on September 12, 1995.
VERY SCARCE!