1899 MARIANAS to MANILA
1898 KING ALFONSO XIII OVERPRINT ISSUES
1898 Spanish Philippines King Alfonso XIII issue handstamped in violet black
with MARIANAS / ESPAÑOLAS in a fancy box.

1899 MARIANAS to MANILA
Quadruple rate, franked 5c. rose (two singles with surcharge inverted and a pair with normal surcharge), all tied with oval "GOBIERNO P.M../YSLAS MARIANAS" 
Arms handstamp in brown with rare usage of "MARIANAS" datestamp in violet on front (24.10), Military Station No.1 (1.12) c.d.s. in black on reverse. 
(Edifil 3; Scott 3; S.G. S3). 

Sale 7046 Lot 44: Estimate £ 1,600-1,800. Realized  £ 3,200.

5c Rose
Mint Block of 4

Sale 7046 Lot 27:
Estimate £ 400 - 500.
Realized £ 950.


Frederick Mayer Collection

1899 MARIANAS to MANILA
Single registered rate, franked with 2c blue-green, 3c brown and 5c rose, all tied by oval "GOBIERNO P.M../YSLAS MARIANAS" Arms handstamp in brown, Military Station No.1 (11.12) c.d.s. in black on reverse with small part reddish violet registration datestamp alongside (part flap missing with the remainder of this postmark, few letters are known with this marking); addressee's name neatly excised but a very rare franking. (Edifil 1-3; Scott 1-3; S.G. S1-S3). 

Sale 7046 Lot 46  Estimate £ 5,000-6,000. Not Sold.

3c Brown
Block of 4 and Gutter Pair

Sale 7046 Lot 21:
Estimate £ 400 - 500.
Realized £ 850.

Sale 7046 Lot 22:
Estimate £ 300-350.
Realized £ 650.
3.01.2008