Auction No. 27 Saturday, 25 July 2020 / 1:00 pm start
Tonga 1896 2d pale blue "King George 1" ...
Estimate $350
Realised: $280 plus premium
Category: Commonwealth & Foreign
Lot Details
Tonga 1896 2d pale blue "King George 1" typewritten "Half-Penny" on 7 ½d on 2d with Tongan words "VAEUA OE BENI" reading downwards. Stops instead of hyphens after both words. Mint no gum with small repaired tear at left & typical perfs for issue. Ceremuga Cert. (2008) Rare with only several recorded. SG 37Ad, Cat. £1100
