Lot
2842 
Philippines, Official, 1944, 6c dark brown, handstamped "VICTORY" in violet, marginal copy, tropicalized o.g., nice color for this, lightly stained, Extremely Fine, The census compiled by Geoffrey Brewster and published in Possessions lists only 28 known examples, extremely rare and rarely offered in auction, possibly the finest known copy (last sold in 2005 Siegel Rarity auction, realized hammer $5,500); with 2005 P.F. certificate. Scott Nos. O40A $8,000.
Realized: $3,500