U.S. and Worldwide Stamps & Postal History
November 18-19, 2014

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Lot #108
UNITED STATES POSSESSIONS PHILIPPINES
1939 Jose Rizal, 2c rose, lower left stamp overprinted "WEALTH COMMON-" (instead of "Common-wealth"), complete unexploded booklet with four error panes, all never hinged, post office fresh, fine-v.f., without the typical rust which accompanies Philippines booklets. One of only two (!) recorded intact booklets containing the exceedingly rare and highly sought after "Wealth Common" overprint error. There were only 24 panes issued with the "WEALTH COMMON-" overprint error and therefore six complete booklets, the majority of which were broken for collectors, catalogue value for four panes, without any consideration for the booklet,
Booklet
Catalog #433b
Catalog Value $20,000
Unsold

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