Warren
#W-236B to #W-244 Under the listing is the following note: concerning
the Giro stamps overprinted
RESELLADO 1898-99 Forbin says "We do
not know whether these stamps were issued or not, not having seen them
used." The stamps were overprinted for use by the Spanish Administration
of Zamboanga, which continued to function for several months after the
surrender of Manila in August 1898. An article by the writer concerning
the RESELLADO overprint, which occurs on both postage and revenue
stamps, was published in March 21, 1942 issue of Stamps.
The manuscript was mailed to the publisher, Harry L. Lindquist in 1941,
prior to the Japanese invasion of the Philippines. --- A. H. Warren
Warren also
lists as possibly existing a 20 centavos (W-236C) and 7 pesos (W-244B)
values. I have not seen any used example of this issue, on or off document.
I do not think, if ever were officially issued, were used at all.
The illustrated
set which is in fresh condition came from a Spanish dealer. Is it safe
for me to conclude that when the Spaniards left Zamboanga they also brought
with them the revenue stamp stocks?
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Arnold H.
Warren Unpublished Study on Giro Stamps
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