Lot# 8694 - Auction 274-283
Auction 274-283
-> Catalogue 282: Pacific Islands – The ‘BESANÇON’ Collection
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Lot# : 8694 Tonga
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Officials 1893 (Feb-Oct): The two sets of five values overprinted "G.F.B." (Gaue Faka Buleaga - On Government Service) in carmine, the original set of five large part og. and the October 1893 set of five with value surcharges in black, complete unused with additional examples of the ½ d. and 10 d. (one without gum but marginal), similarly fine, large part og. Scarce sets Gi = £ 475+.rnrnProvenance: Collection William Frazer, Spink, London, 4 June 2003, lot 504.Starting bid : 175 CHFHammer price : 240 CHF -
