B40-WWIIJapanese Occupation Philippines Stamps – 2s & 5s Centavo “NIPPON” Ov

🏷 Title

WWII Japanese Occupation Philippines Stamps – 2s & 5s Centavo “NIPPON” Overprint – 1942-44 – Rare Vintage Set

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📂 Category

Stamps → Asia → Japan → Occupation Issues (WWII)

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🧾 Condition

Used / Lightly Hinged – Very Good vintage condition.

Minor age toning; perforations intact; clear print details visible. No tears or creases noted.

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📦 Item Specifics

Field Details

Country/Region of Manufacture Japan / Philippines (under Japanese occupation)

Region Asia

Era WWII (1942–1944)

Denomination 2 Centavos (green) & 5 Centavos (brown)

Design Themes Agriculture Scene / Mt. Mayon Volcano

Currency Centavos

Type Postage Stamps

Format Pair (2 stamps)

Color Green and Brown

Year of Issue c.1943

Condition Used / Hinged (see photos)

Modified Item No

Certification Uncertified

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💰 Valuation

These stamps are part of the Japanese-Philippine Occupation Series (issued around 1943), and sets of this type typically sell for £3 – £8 for individual stamps in average condition, and up to £10–£15 for matched sets like yours.

Estimated collector value: £10 – £12 (pair)

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💡 Recommended eBay Listing Price

Buy It Now (Fixed Price): £11.99

Best Offer: Enabled

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🔨 Auction Option

Starting Bid: £4.99

Duration: 7 days

Shipping: £1.50 (UK) / £3.50 (Worldwide – standard envelope with protection)

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📜 Description (for the listing body)

> Original WWII-era Japanese Occupation of the Philippines stamps featuring “NIPPON” overprints.

2 Centavos (green): Rice planting scene with Mount Mayon in background.

5 Centavos (brown): Palm trees and volcano view.

Issued circa 1943 under Japanese administration during World War II. Both stamps show minor toning consistent with age, intact perforations, and sharp print detail. A fine historical collectible from the Pacific theatre.

📦 Will be shipped in a protective sleeve and board-backed envelope.