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Lot# 8616 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 8616 Tonga

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    1891 (Nov 23): 2 d. violet, perf. 12½, overprinted 'Stars', two examples used on 1892 4 d. red registered postal stationery envelope (152 x 92 mm.) mailed to Auckland, tied by barred TONGA obliterator with "Registered / Auckland" arrival datestamp (Oct 29) alongside. Minor aging on perfs. but envelope flap opens well for display, a rare usage.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 2 March 1995, lot 401.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF