ring flaw 21

Here, the ring flaw is at right of the player's right elbow.

I have two copies of this 75-sentimo Sipa stamp of 1978. A constant variety?

(See also "ring flaw 3").

missent 2

Here's another commercial cover with a missent marking.

Mailed from Manila, it was missent to Baldwin Park in California, as the handstamped auxiliary marking says.

The intended address is Burbank (home to movie studios), which is also in California.

missent 1

This commercial cover from Manila to the United States has an auxiliary marking -- Missent to San Diego, Calif. -- despite being addressed to California.

Looks like the addressee was not located in San Diego!

Aseanpex 2017

PRESS RELEASE: PHLPost mounts ASEAN invitational stamps exhibit

August 11, 2017   Posted By: Corp.Comm

In support and celebration of the Philippine chairmanship on the 50th founding anniversary of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) will be hosting the ASEAN Invitational Philatelic Exhibit (ASEANPEx) 2017 on November 4 to 6, 2017, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.

ASEANPEx is a showcase of stamps and other philatelic products from the 10 ASEAN countries featuring current issuances, as well as rare and collector’s item stamps. The last ASEANPEx held in the country was in 1996 at the SM Mega Trade Hall in Mandaluyong.

This year’s three-day exhibit will be carrying the theme “ASEANPEx 2017: Exploring the beauty and diversity of ASEAN culture and tradition”, and will be attended by ambassadors from other ASEAN countries, heads from various government sectors, celebrities and personalities, students, philatelists and other enthusiasts.

“As host country, we believe that this is also a great opportunity for us to showcase the world-class tourist destinations in the country, the unique Philippine biodiversity and, of course, our colorful culture and history,” PHLPost Assistant Postmaster General for Marketing and Management Support Services Luis D. Carlos said in a statement.

ASEANPEx 2017 will showcase a 200-frame display of rare and winning stamp collections from member countries; lectures on philately; and, interactive booths.

meter stamp 1

This 1993 meter stamp from Pasay City has a generic mail station for the slogan part of the Pitney-Bowes impression.

The mail station is St. Anthony (rubberstamped above the printed airmail etiquette).

Is a mail station ("Your  Neighborhood Post Office") the same as the current postal station?

A postal station is defined by the Philippine Postal Corporation as a "PHLPost-authorized facility established and operated wholly or in part by a person, entity or local government unit for the purpose of performing postal business and sale of any other related products and services".

The St. Anthony Mail Station is not listed on PHLPost's website as a postal station.

Philippine endemic snakes

New Issue alert:

3rd Quarter Topical Issue: PHILIPPINE ENDEMIC SNAKES

August 16, 2017   Kind of Issue : Special
Deno.&Quantities : P12 - - -102,400 (4 Designs)
Date of Issue : August 16, 2017
Last Day of Sale : August 15, 2018
Size of Stamps : 40mm x 30mm
Sheet Composition : 16 (4 x 4)
Souvenir Sheet with : (4 x P25 + labels)
Special Embellishment : Hot foil stamping
Deno.& Quantities : P100 - - - 5,000
Size of Souvenir Sheet : 120mm x 80mm
Perforation :14
Printing Process : Litho Offset (4 colors)
Designs : Philippine Endemic Snakes
Printer : Amstar Printing Co., Inc.
Designer : Victorino Z. Serevo
Contributors :
Dr. Arvin C. Diesmos,
Ph.D. Scientist III
In-charge, Herpetology Sec.
Zoology Div.
National Museum of the Phils.,Mla.
Mae Lowe L. Diesmos,M.Sc.
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Biological Sciences
UST, Manila

On Block of Four Stamps:
Yellow Spotted Philippine Pitviper (Trimeresurusflavomaculatus)
Red – tailed Blind Snake (Malayotyphlopsruficauda)
Philippine Forest Cat Snake (Boigaphilippina)
Luzon Forest Cat Snake (Boigadendrophiladivergens)

On the Official First Day Covers:
Barred Philippine Coral Snake (Hemibungaruscalligaster)
Barred Short-headed Kukri Snake (Oligodonmaculatus)

On the Souvenir Sheet:
Philippine Variable Paradise Snake (Chrysopeleaparadisivariabilis)
Eastern Visayas Wolf Snake (Lycodonferroni)
Zigzag-lined Keelback(Rhabdophislineata)
Philippine Whip Snake (Dryophiopsphilippina)

BPSIAA slogan

This slogan cancel for the 1955 Bureau of Public Schools Interscholastic Athletic Association Meet held at Iloilo City was used only in Iloilo from February 21 to March 6, 1955.

OWWA cover

PRESS RELEASE: PHLPost issues OWWA anniversary commemorative cover

August 8, 2017   Posted By: Corp.Comm

The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) releases the 35th Anniversary Commemorative Cover of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) which was established in 1982.

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), an attached agency of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), is the lead government agency tasked to protect and promote the welfare and well-being of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their dependents.

The commemorative cover features the anniversary logo of OWWA and the slogan that says “We Serve…We Care #35 Years of Helping OFWs & Their Families”. Also on the cover is the main building of OWWA in Pasay City.

A special postmark or canceller that designates the place and date of the specific event in the commemorative cover highlights the historical significance which is valuable for collectors.

Asean omnibus

New Issue alert:

ASEAN 50th ANNIVERSARY OMNIBUS ISSUE FEATURING NATIONAL FLOWERS

August 8, 2017 

Kind of issue: Commemorative

Denomination & Quantity : P12.00 (80,000pcs.)

Date of Issue : August 8, 2017

Last Day of Sale : August 7, 2018

Size of Stamps : 30mm x 40mm

Sheet Composition : 40 (4 x 10)

Perforation : 14

Printing : Litho Offset (4 colors) with special gold foil stamping

Paper : Imported Unwatermarked

Printer : Amstar Company, Inc.

Designer : Rodine C. Teodoro

Design : Featuring the Philippine National Flower: Sampaguita

PRESS RELEASE: National flowers feature in ASEAN joint commemorative stamps

August 8, 2017   Posted By: Corp.Comm

The ASEANPost, composed of member states postal administrations’ of Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and the Philippines proudly releases the first omnibus joint stamp issue featuring the national flowers of each countries to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of ASEAN. Although Brunei is a member of ASEANPost, the country did not issue a national flower stamp.

The Philippine stamps has featured the Sampaguita (Jasminum sambac), the country’s National flower in the joint commemorative issue.

This strategic collaboration of the member countries postal administration was evident in the ASEAN POST logo displayed on each country's commemorative stamps which symbolizes peace, friendship and solidarity in the ASEAN community.

All stamps shall be released for sale, distribution and exchange by ASEAN member countries simultaneously starting today, August 08, 2017.

The release of the stamps coincides with the ASEAN foreign ministers’ meeting in Manila and the commemorative celebration highlighting the 50 years of its foundation.

Each country is responsible for the design, layout, printing and production of their stamps.

PHLPost has printed 80,000 copies of the ASEAN 50th Anniversary stamp featuring the national flower Sampaguita to be sold at P12 each. Since its establishment in 1967, the ASEAN has grown from five original members to 10 member states.

The theme Partnering for Change Engaging the World reflects the Philippine government’s advocacy to promote unity with and among ASEAN member states and its global partners.

The commemorative stamps and official first day cover shall be available starting today, August 08, 2017 at the Post Shop, Central Post Office, Door 203, Liwasang Bonifacio, Manila and area post offices nationwide. For inquiries, please call 527-01-08 or 527-01-32.

Nutrition Week slogan

This slogan cancel for Nutrition Week of March 1-7, 1955, was used in Manila from March 1 to 7, 1955.

United Nations Week slogan

This slogan cancel for United Nations Week of 1956 was used in Manila from October 17 to 24, 1956 in Manila.

The cover is addressed to K. Bileski, well-known stamp dealer in Canada.

BCC auction August 6

The Bayanihan Collectors Club will hold an auction today at Pasig City.

There are some Philippine philatelic lots among the 576 lots offered (mostly nonphilatelic), as follows:

001. JapOcc 1943 Kalayaan Souvenir Sheet PLUS First Day Cover, in very fine condition

002. PI-US 1935 First Flight Cover, PLUS, commercial mail from Cavite to Manila, 1968, both very fine

003. Philippines, 10 Peso Internal Documentary Revenue Tax Full Sheet of 100

004. Philippines 1944 JapOcc 2c Rice Planter Sheet of 100

006. R.P. 1945 flight cover manila to Cebu

007. R.P. 1948 flight cover manila to Rizal

008. R.P. 1958 flight cover manila to USA

009. R. P. 1965 flight cover manila to Australia

010. R.P. 1968 flight cover manila to Japan

011. R.P. 1979 flight cover manila to china

012. R.P. 1988 flight cover manila to Hongkong

013. R.P. 1988 medical seal map of tondo mint

014. R.P. covers 25 pcs

015. R.P. covers 50 pcs

016. R.P. Rizaliana covers and post card

017. US.PI stamps mint and used

018. US.PI and victory covers

023. R.P. 1987 Mason Rizal 4 cover Mla. davaocebu Iloilo cancel

024. R.P. 1987 Mason Rizal 4 cover Mladavaocebu Iloilo cancel

025. R.P 1947 Ecafeperf FDC baguio cancel

026. SP/ PHIL. ALFONSO OVPT. HABILITADO PAIR & B/4

027. SP/ PHIL. 1881 PAIR ALFONSO OVPT HABILITADO

028. SP/ PHIL. 1874 PEACE MH

029. SP/ PHIL. 1880-89 ALFONSO MINT/ USED

030. SP/ PHIL. 1883 ALFONSO SURCHARGE

031. SP/ PHIL. REVENUE ERROR, DOUBLE PRINT INVERTED

032. SP/ PHIL. ALFONSO OVPT HABILITADO. 9 DIFF

033. SPECIMEN- WWF SET OF 4

034. SPECIMEN- CATTLEYAS 1996. SET OF 2

035. SPECIMEN - PHIL . BUTTERFLIES, INDOPEX 93, INDONESIA

PHILATELIC EXHIBITION 1993. SET OF 2

036. SPECIMEN- END OF WW2, 50^TH ANNIVERSARY SET OF 2

 

043. USPI FFC 1935 SAN FRANCISCO, MANILA LOGO - FIRST FLIGHT

TRANS PACIFIC F.A.M. ROUTE 14- SAN FRANCISCO (ALAMEDA

AIRPORT ) MANILA. LONG ENVELOP

 

046. RP COVERS WITH CHRISTMAS SEAL. 10 PCS

047. RP MAILED COVERS, PROVINCIAL CANCEL. 25 PCS

 

050. USPI COVER 1934. ZAMBALES CANCEL

051. RP 1972 FDC EVOLUTION OF PHIL. FIAG 

 

443. PAPEL SELLADO - Philippines, Spanish colonial period

documentary revenue paper for the poor or Papel Sellado,

using Sello 10A 25cents 1892-1893 as cover-page for a land

title issued in Bacolor, Pampanga, dated March 9, 1893, with

the oval handstamp seal of the Civil Government of the

Province of Pampanga; attached is a 4-page details of the land

owner, in very fine condition

1968 Philatelic Week FDC

Here's a different cachet for the 1968 Philatelic Week first day cover. (See November 1, 2016 post.)

ring flaw 17

The "blood drop" variety of the 20-sentimo 1967 commemorative stamp issued for the 25th anniversary of the Battle of Bataan is a flaw on the woman's skirt, above the right thigh of the soldier.

On this marginal block of four, it's on the lower left stamp.