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Lot# 8592 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 8592 Tonga

    1894: Official imprinted "On His Tongan Majesty's Service" cover and original contents with red engraved Crown Arms at top left, struck with circular TONGA GOVERNMENT / FRANK in black alongside "NUKUALOFA / TONGA" circular datestamp (May 26) in black. Reverse with Auckland arrival cds (June 1) in black. A scarce and most appealing usage.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 2 March 1995, lot 405.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF