Lot# 8654 - Auction 274-283
Auction 274-283
-> Catalogue 282: Pacific Islands – The ‘BESANÇON’ Collection
-> Brit. Colonies
-> Tonga
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Lot# : 8654 Tonga
1896 (May): Type-written "Half- / Penny-" in violet on 1½ d. on 2 d. pale blue, additionally surcharged in Tongan reading down in black, perf. 12, an unused vertical pair, marginal from top of pane, upper stamp with variety "Half- / Pen?y-" and lower stamp normal; on the original rice paper backing. A fine and rare multiple Gi = £ 6'000+. rnrnProvenance: Collection William Frazer, Spink, London, 4 June 2003, lot 482.Starting bid : 1,750 CHFHammer price : 4,800 CHF