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Lot# 8643 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 8643 Tonga

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    Lithographed & Surcharged by the "Star" Office in Auckland 1895 (June 20): ½ d. on 2½ d. vermilion, horizontal pair (one with "BU" of BULEAGA joined and one with variety "Stop after POSTAGE"), 1 d. on 2½ d. vermilion, two examples (one with variety "Stop after POSTAGE") and single 7½ d. on 2½ d. vermilion, all used on 1895 registered cover to Auckland tied by "Nukualofa / Tonga" datestamps (Aug 7) in black. Oval framed "REGISTERED AT / TONGA, F.I." in violet at left and reverse with Auckland arrival (Aug 26). A fine and most attractive cover. rnProvenance: Collection Marcel Stanley (1988); Collection Milo D. Rowell, Christie's, Melbourne, 18 Oct 1993, lot 904.rn 
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF