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  • Lot# : 8614 Tonga

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    1891 (Nov 23): 1 d. carmine, perf. 12½, overprinted 'Stars', four examples used on 1892 4 d. red registered postal stationery envelope (152 x 92 mm.) mailed to Auckland, all tied by "F-I / NUKUALOFA / TONGA" duplex (Sept 23) with "Registered / Auckland" arrival datestamp (Sept 30) alongside. Some aging around perforations but the envelope flap opens well for display, a rare usage.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 2 March 1995, lot 400.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF