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Lot# 8663 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 8663 Tonga

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    1896 (May): Type-written "Half- / Penny-" in violet on 7½ d. on 2 d. pale blue, additionally surcharged in Tongan reading up in black, perf. 12 x 11, an unused marginal example with variety "Penny Surcharged Twice, with "Half" on top of upper Penny", slight soiling at top and horizontal bend, pinhole not mentioned on certificate, rice paper dried part og. Despite the imperfections an extremely fine example of a very rare stamp. Cert. BPA (2021) Gi = £ 4'750.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF