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Lot# 8650 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 8650 Tonga

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    Lithographed at the "Star" Office, Auckland 1895 (July-Sept): King George II, 1 d. olive-green, two examples used on 1895 local cover to Adolph Otto Sanft (1851-1917) in Vavau and tied by scarce "HAAPIA / TONGA" circular datestamps (Dec 21, 10am.) with spelling error for Haapai struck in black. Reverse with "Vavau / Tonga" arrival cds of the same day (9pm.) in black. A fine and rare commercial cover.rnrnNote: Adolph Otto Sanft was born in Pyritz, Prussia. He arrived in Tonga in 1875 and later married Akosita Afeafe in 1898. They were the parents of at least 10 sons and 2 daughters. 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF