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Lot# 8632 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 8632 Tonga

    Surcharged at the 'Star' Office, Auckland 1895 (May 22): 2½ d. in carmine on lithographed 2 d. pale blue, perf. 12, an unused pane of twenty-four (6 x 4) with rice paper original backing adhered to gum, showing variety "Deformed "E" in PENI" (Row 2, stamp 2) and error "SUROHARGE for SURCHARGE" (Row 4, stamp 3), of fresh colour and superb appearance. A splendid and rare multiple Gi = £ 1'075+.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF