Price Realized
$13,200.00
THE HIGHEST PRICE EVER PAID
FOR A PHILIPPINE STAMP
SOLD BY PHILSTAMPS, MAY 21, 1988
BY MAIL AUCTION

Your consignments to our next auction are invited.
We are specialists in the stamps, postal history and related material of the Philippine, U.S. possessions and Spanish colonies. We offer:

World-Wide Exposure
Our mailing list includes over 2,700 Philippines, U.S. Possessions and Spanish Colonies collectors and dealers in 27 countries including advanced collectors in Japan, Sweden, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Germany, England, Spain, Australia, the Philippines, etc. We know where the buyers are and what they are buying.

Quality Catalogs
State of the art laser printing, LARGE TYPE and numerous half-toned photos are featured in our quarterly auctions.

Safety
Your consignments are insured while in our possession and in transit. All lots are paid for by the buyers before shipment. Storage is in fire proof, steel safes.

You may set a reserve (minimum acceptable bid) for better lots. We will not sell for less than your reserve.

Reliability
We are APS Recognized Dealer #119467 and are members in good standing of PPS, IPPS, USPPS, CZSG and many others. Commercial credit references available upon request.

Less than 1/7 of 1% of material sold by us have been returned by purchasers.

Over 2/3 of our consignors have consigned material to us for 3 or more auctions.

Personal Service:
We know it has taken much time, effort and money to assemble your holdings, If it would be helpful, give us a call. We would welcome the chance to discuss your requirements and the specifics of the current market. Our 24 hour office phone number is 909-888-0950. Best time to call is between 1-5 p.m., Pacific Time, Tuesday through Friday. Ask for Ron. No obligation, of course. Contact Us

How To Consign:
1. Decide on the material you want to sell and reserve bids, if any.
2. Download two copies of the AUCTION CONSIGNMENT RECEIPT. Type or print clearly. SEND US BOTH COPIES. We will return one copy to you , signed, in about two weeks. Printable Consignment Receipt - PDF
3. Package the material and AUCTION CONSIGNMENT RECEIPT securely and ship to us by insured or registered mail (by airmail if overseas). Consignments to out next auction must be received by
4. Later, we will send you a copy of the auction catalog with your lots identified.
5. Expect to receive our check, prices realized and report of final settlement 6 weeks after the closing date of the auction.
6. Our commission is 10% of the selling price from the seller and 15% from the buyer. There are no additional charges for photos, detailed descriptions, returned lots, etc.

That’s it!

Best Wishes,

Ronald J. Maineri