An Envelope Marked Drummond Collection

I just found an envelope in a box of stamps that I've had for many years. It is marked on the outside "Stamps from Philippines on paper with post marks. Drummond collection." On a quick glace most of the stamps and postmarks are from the late 40s into the the early 60s. Before soaking these - is anyone aware of anything significant about "Drummond"? Is there anything specific I should watch for on postmarks that would prevent removing these from the paper. They all appear to be common stamps.
Thanks for looking and commenting.
Paul

Hi Paul,

Well, they probably didn't come from me!



Jim

Common stamp + common postmark or Common stamp + uncommon postmark ?
That is the question...

On envelope or 2x4 ?
Can you share a few pics.

Remember the philatelic motto " First do no harm", or was that for doctors .

If common, maybe easy to find already off paper.

Either way, your choice.
Pat

Here's a couple of pics. I don't see anything of value in the stamps and most of the postmarks are Manila.
Jim: If they are yours you are welcome to them.

The "clipping" part has already removed most of the chance for interesting postal history, if it was there.

Personally, I would examine every piece looking for interesting markings before doing any soaking.

"Phineas Drummond of Nantucket made his fortune in whale oil and ladies undergarments and utilized his immense wealth to assemble a vast collection of envelope clippings containing common stamps with common cancellations. When asked why he did it Mr. Drummond stated "because they were there silly". Upon his passing the collection was disposed of by Messiers La Grande Fromage of Paris and Newark. A few fortunate collectors still happen upon these items in their original state on the open market and they are highly prized. Source: Trailer Life Magazine"

Thanks Rodgcam - Guess I'll leave them alone and make a place in my Philippines collection along with your great response.
Sorry James: Guess they aren't yours.

Funny.

rogdcam - you aren't punking us, are you?

I can believe this is a true story, but also could be a very clever joke. After all, citing the well respected Trailer Life Magazine, which is a widely known source of philatelic information.

I'm too gullible!!!
No info found anywhere on the illustrious Phineas.
Good one Rodgcam. You made me laugh today.

Translates roughly from the French as The Big Cheese of Paris and Newark.