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Greetings Baguio City
Mailed in 1989 with stamp and nearly full, large postmark. Grade: 2
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Manila, Malacanang, Executive Office of the Governor General
The caption helps date this unused C.T. American Art card 94881 with aging and foxing notable on the reverse. Grade: 3
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Manila, De La Salle College, Most Blessed Sacrament Chapel
Unused Curteich-Chicago linen card 9B-H919, serrated edges. Grade: 1
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Barrio Fiesta (F. Amorsolo)
Artwork on a card mailed in 2013 with three different stamps, and postmark. Grade: 2
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La Laguna Province
Very old B&W card, mailed but missing stamp and key parts of the postmark. Grade: 5
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Baguio, Na Sa de Lourdes, Mirador
Not postally used, this card was published by Cardinell-Vincent Co. in San Francisco, and has a name written on the reverse. Grade: 5
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Thanksgiving in the P.I. As the Service Man sees it.
An extraordinary, unused card of a poem by Gallaher, clearly dated Nov. 26, 1914 on the bottom front. Attributed to Subic Bay Press, aging but in great condition and definitely not easily found by a search engine. Grade: 1
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Sagada, multiple views
Mailed in 2014, the card has five stamps and two overlapping postmarks. Grade: 1
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Musicians at the turn of the century
Unused contemporary card, serrated edges. Grade: 1
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Manila, Binondo, Filipino-Chinese Friendship Arch
Unused 5″ x 7″ card. Grade: 1
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Palawan, multiple views
Unused 5″ x 7″ card. All of these scenes are identified in the (English) caption on the back of the card. Grade: 1
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Rice Farmers at the turn of the century
Unused contemporary card, serrated edges. Grade: 1
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Negros Oriental, Dumaguete, Silliman Institute
Reproduction of an old postcard into a contemporary format. Unused. Serrated edges. Two are available. Grades: 1
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Manila, Parian Gate
Reproduction of an old postcard into a contemporary format. Unused. Serrated edges. Grade: 1
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Manila, Fort Santiago
Reproduction of an old postcard into a contemporary format. Unused. Serrated edges. Grade: 1
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Old Church at Laoag, Ilocos Norte
Reproduction of an old postcard into a contemporary format. Unused. Serrated edges. Grade: 1
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Cebu, Shipping on the Waterfront
Reproduction of an old postcard into a contemporary format. Unused. Serrated edges. Grade: 1
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Banana Vendor at the turn of the century
Unused contemporary card of an old photograph. Serrated edges. Grade: 1
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Cigarmakers at the turn of the century
Unused contemporary card of an old photograph. Serrated edges. Grade: 1
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King of the Road, Jeepney
Unused 5-1/8″ x 7″ card. Grade: 1
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Kite flying contest
Unused 5″ x 7″ card dating from 1998, plus or minus a bit. Grade: 1
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Process of Making Buntal Hats
Buntal is a very fine white Philippine fiber obtained from the stalks of unopened leaves of the buri palm and used in making hats. Unused 4-7/8″ x 6-7/8″ card. Grade: 1
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Shellcrafts
The front of this (otherwise unused) card is OK. The reverse is not, with remnants of an old rubber band stuck to it, and a barcode sticker. The problem is the rubber band, not the sticker. Grade: 5
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Corazon C. Aquino
Although the size and style of a postcard, the reverse is fully printed with a bilingual (Tagalog and English) 2012 biography of this President Aquino. By definition, then, the card is unused. Grade: 1
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Benigno S. Aquino III
Although the size and style of a postcard, the reverse is fully printed with a bilingual (Tagalog and English) 2011 biography of this President Aquino. By definition, then, the card is unused. Grade: 1
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Spinner Dolphins
Unused 5-1/8″ x 7″ card, very heavily aged on the reverse and with the original retailer’s barcode sticker over the postage area. The lower grade is because of the overall condition, not the sticker. Grade: 3
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Philippine Eagle, Agoo, La Union
Unused card with unusual vertical layout on the reverse. Minor aging. Grade: 1
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Aklan, multiple views
Aklan is a province in the Western Visayas region. Its capital is Kalibo. The five views here are clearly identified on the front of the unused card. Grade: 1
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Ati-Atihan-Kalibo, Aklan
The Ati-Atihan Festival is a feast held annually in January in honor of the Santo Niño (Infant Jesus), concluding on the third Sunday, in the island and town of Kalibo, Aklan. A barcode sticker from the original retailer, and we don’t consider that to be a defect. Grade: 1
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Mosque at Alutauag Jolo, Sulu
The caption on this unused 1996 card calls this a “Muslim Mosque”. We hope so. Grade: 1
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Baler Aurora Province
Unused card from 2001. Grade: 1
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Lamitan, Eastern Basilan Island, Sandu Beach
Unused card, serrated edges, and a barcode sticker from the original retailer — not a defect. Grade: 1
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Basilan, Provincial Capitol
Unused card from 1997. Grade: 1
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Benguet Festival Dance
We Googled. Benguet has many festivals, celebrating everything from strawberries to, apparently, headhunting. We find this interesting. Unused 1997 card. Grade: 1
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Binanogbanog Dance
One online source says “The Binanog is a traditional Philippine celebration and courtship dance performed by the Bukidnon tribe of Lambunao. The dance involves movements in imitation of the flight of the hawk or banog, after which the dance is named.” Unused card from 2004. Grade: 1
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Binmaley Pangasinan
Binmaley is a 1st class municipality in the province of Pangasinan. One of the four views–Our Lady of Purification Church–is identified. Unused card from 2001. Grade: 1
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Bukidnon, Talaandig ladies and girls
Unused 5″ x 7″ card from 1998, complicated legends focusing on traditional dress. Grade: 1
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Bolinao, Pangasinan, Tara Falls
Unused postcard from 2002. Note that the design in the upper left is not a separate stamp. Grade: 1
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Boracay, Foreigners also enjoy local foods
Yes, pizza, the ultimate local food in The Philippines. Unused 1998 postcard. Grade: 1
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Cebu City, Sinulog Festival
The Sinulog-Santo Niño Festival is an annual cultural and religious festival held on the third Sunday of January in Cebu City, and is the centre of the Santo Niño Catholic celebrations in the Philippines. Unused 5-1/8″ x 7″ card (dated 1998). Grade: 1