1926 2c-20c Philippines Legislative Palace Overprint Issue, Complete Set of 4

Before 1926, government offices in the Philippines marked regular stamps with “O.B.” (Official Business) using ink or rubber stamps to show they were for official use. Some offices typed the markings, while others wrote them by hand. In 1926, the Bureau of Posts started printing official stamps with a red “Official” overprint to make things more uniform – though some offices s...  more

Before 1926, government offices in the Philippines marked regular stamps with “O.B.” (Official Business) using ink or rubber stamps to show they were for official use. Some offices typed the markings, while others wrote them by hand. In 1926, the Bureau of Posts started printing official stamps with a red “Official” overprint to make things more uniform – though some offices still stuck to their old methods.

This set includes four bi-color stamps from the Opening of the Palace of Legislature series, all officially overprinted in red. They offer a unique look at how the postal system handled government mail under US administration, making them a great addition to any collection.