Lot# 8649 - Auction 274-283
Auction 274-283
-> Catalogue 282: Pacific Islands – The ‘BESANÇON’ Collection
-> Brit. Colonies
-> Tonga
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Lot# : 8649 Tonga
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Lithographed at the "Star" Office, Auckland 1895 (July-Sept): King George II, the set of four values, perf. 12, in unused in blocks of four (6), with 1 d. olive-green, 2½ d. rose with one stamp showing "Stop after POSTAGE" variety (Row 4, stamp 5); 5 d. blue (2) with one block perf. 12 x 11, and 7½ d. blocks (2), one in orange and the other in yellow; all of fine colour, one or two age spots and most with partial or large part rice backing paper adherence. A splendid and scarce group Gi = £ 880+.Starting bid : 220 CHFHammer price : 220 CHF -
