Lot# 8620 - Auction 274-283
Auction 274-283
-> Catalogue 282: Pacific Islands – The ‘BESANÇON’ Collection
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Lot# : 8620 Tonga
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1892: 1 d. rose, a diagonally bisected example used with 2 d. black on 1893 cover endorsed 'pr. Upalu' to Auckland tied by "NUKUALOFA " TONGA" datestamp (July 5) in black. Revesre with Auckland arrival cds (July 10). Closed cover tear at top but a rare usage Gi = £ 850+.rnrnProvenance: Collection "Dr. Gyp", Adriano Landini, Milan, 14 Nov 1992, lot 2517.Starting bid : 250 CHFHammer price : not sold -
