Questionable 2c Rizal Imperf Error on Cover
1917, 2c Yellow Green, Vertical Pair, Imperforate Between (290d).
Tied by well struck "Manila P.I. Sep. 9, 1930" duplex on cover front only.

When I was still doing auctions for the IPPS, a lot was submitted by a local dealer which, even to day, I vividly recall three things: 1) the stamp position; 2) the postmark position, both almost identical to the above; and 3) the cover was not accepted as it was questionable for the following reasons:

  • The cds was so perfectly struck that no trace of device wear could be seen which made us conclude that it was used for the very first time.
  • The football killer was to perfectly struck, very sharp and straight segmented lines and curved edges, size much bigger than those employed during the period.
  • The ring around the numeral on the football killer is thin and its spacing relative to the outer ring is also narrow.
  • The space between the outer ring and the football outer curved line is wide as compared to the ones found on real commercial covers.
  • The circular steel cds smaller in size, the letters shorter with wider spacing between the letters.