By: Corinphila Auction AG
lot # 4947 - tonga sammlungen
1886/1951: Collection in large album with many unused and some used examples together with eight covers. Noted Royal Wedding 1899 "T-L" on 1 d. black & scarlet used with "1889 for 1899" error, lightly cancelled by part "Nukualofa" cds in black leaving the variety clear (Gi 54ca), 1896 Type-written "Half- / Penny-" in violet on 7½ d. on 2 d. pale blue additionally surcharged in Tongan reading down in black unused position 13 on the right pane with partial original rice paper backing and a further example showing "Half- / -Penny-" variety with hyphen before "Penny" some toning on part og. (Gi 37A). There are several sets including among others 1942/49 complete set of nine values unused perforated by hooded 'SPECIMEN' very fine large part og. (Gi 74-82s). A fine assembly Gi = £ 5'750+.
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