1893: Stampless cover with manuscript "2½" (pence) in blue crayon at upper right denoting prepayment, struck with barred oval "TONGA" obliterator below in black. Reverse with "Robert Fletcher / Vavau / Friendly Islands" sender's cachet in violet and "NUKUALOFA / TONGA" cds (Aug 5) and Auckland arrival cds (Aug 11) in black. A rare and most unusual usage.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 2 March 1995, lot 403. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 650.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8592
Symbol:
1894: Official imprinted "On His Tongan Majesty's Service" cover and original contents with red engraved Crown Arms at top left, struck with circular TONGA GOVERNMENT / FRANK in black alongside "NUKUALOFA / TONGA" circular datestamp (May 26) in black. Reverse with Auckland arrival cds (June 1) in black. A scarce and most appealing usage.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 2 March 1995, lot 405. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 280.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8593
Symbol:
First Issue 1886/88: Bock & Cousins Die Proofs (3) for the George I head-plate (vignette) only, all engraved on thick brown cards (approx 75 x 55 mm.), in black, orange-red and in blue, each with uncleared surrounds. A fine and attractive trio. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 600.00
Sold...CHF 1,100.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8594
Symbol:
First Issue 1886/88: Bock & Cousins Die Proof for the 1 d. value, engraved in black (issued in carmine) on thick white card (55 x 89 mm.), fresh and fine and very scarce. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 420.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 420
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8595
Symbol:
First Issue 1886/88: Bock & Cousins Die Proof for the 1 d. value, typographed in blue (issued in carmine) on thick card (53 x 89 mm.), slight dust and fingerprint on surface but fine and scarce. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 380.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 380
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8596
Symbol:
First Issue 1886/88: Bock & Cousins Die Proof for the 2 d. value, typographed in brown (issued in violet) on thick card (56 x 89 mm.), slight dust and fingerprint on surface but fine and scarce. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 380.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 380
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8597
Symbol:
First Issue 1886 (Aug 27): 2 d. violet, an Imperforate Plate Proof block of four in a pale shade without watermark, good margins all round, of reasonable appearance but with two closed tears, a pinhole and ironed creasing but nevertheless rare. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 360.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 360
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8598
Symbol:
First Issue 1886/88: Bock & Cousins Die Proof for the 6 d. value, typographed in black (issued in blue) on thick brown card (55 x 73 mm.), slight surface dust, fine and scarce. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 360.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 360
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8599
Symbol:
First Issue 1886/88: Bock & Cousins Die Proof for the 6 d. value, typographed in vermilion (issued in blue) on thick brown card (55 x 72 mm.), fresh, fine and scarce. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 500.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8600
Symbol:
First Issue 1886/88: Bock & Cousins Die Proof for the 1 s. value, typographed in black (issued in pale and deep green) on thick brown card (54 x 73 mm.), slight surface dust, fine and scarce. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 250.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8601
Symbol:
First Issue 1886/88: Bock & Cousins Die Proof for the 1 s. value, typographed in yellow-green (issued in pale and deep green) on thick brown card (51 x 73 mm.), fresh, fine and scarce. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 250.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8602
Symbol:
First Issue 1887 (July 15): 1 d. carmine, comb perf. 12½ x 11½, an unused complete left pane of 60 (6 x 10) in a rich shade, part of the interpanneau margin missing at right, with "Target" Control under second vertical column at base and showing the irregularity of the perforation pins, some minor creasing and tiny splitting but of great scarcity, large part or unmounted og. Gi = £ 720+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 520.00
Sold...CHF 1,200.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8603
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
First Issue 1886/88: 1 d. carmine, perf. 12½ x 11½, a single applied just over top edge of cover and a fine horizontal strip of three used on 1892 cover to Sondershausen, Germany tied by scarce "NEIAFU / VAVAU" circular datestamps in black (June 17). Reverse with two strikes of APIA / KAISERL. DEUTSCHE / POSTAGENTUR transits in black (June 23) and Sondershausen arrival cds. A fine and rare cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Milo D. Rowell, Christie's, London, 28 Oct 1992, lot 542. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 2,000.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8604
Symbol:
First Issue 1886/88: 1 d. carmine horizontal pair and strip of three used with 2 d. pale violet in two horizontal pairs, all perf. 12½ x 11½, on 1889 registered cover to Leipzig tied by TONGA oval of bars obliterator and by "F-I / NUKUALOFA / TONGA" duplex (Dec 6) in black. Oval framed REGISTERED AT / NUKUALOFA, TONGA handstamp in violet at left and reverse with Sydney transit cds (Dec 19) and arrival (Jan 26, 1890) cds. A charming and rare cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 850.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8605
Symbol:
First Issue 1886 (Aug 27): 2 d. bright violet, comb perf. 12½ x 11½, an unused complete right pane of 60 (6 x 10) in a vibrant shade, with "Target" Control under eleventh vertical column at base and showing the irregularity of the perforation pins, thinned in margin at base, some minor creasing and central splitting but of great scarcity, large part or unmounted og. Gi = £ 3'000+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 750.00
Sold...CHF 2,000.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8607
Symbol:
First Issue 1886/88: 2 d. bright violet, perf. 12½ x 11½, a horizontal strip of four used on 1891 mourning envelope to Lee, Kent tied by two bold strikes of the "F-I / NUKUALOFA / TONGA" duplex (Feb 2) in black. Reverse with London (March 23) cds of transit in red. Closed tears to thin paper envelope not detracting from the lovely appearance and of no importance, a fine and rare first issue cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 900.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8608
Symbol:
First Issue 1888 (Oct 15): 6 d. blue, comb perf. 12 x 11½, an unused block of 50 (5 x 10) with margins at top and of bottom of pane, missing the first vertical row with "Target" Controls in margin above and at base of the multiple (applied on the second and eleventh rows only). Fresh colour and dramatic appearance, large part or unmounted og. Rare Gi = £ 2'500+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 750.00
Sold...CHF 1,500.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8609
Symbol:
First Issue 1888 (Oct 15): 1 s. deep green, comb perf. 12 x 11½, an unused block of 45 (9 x 5) divided by vertical interpanneau margin and with sheet margin at top of panes, missing the first two vertical rows with "Target" Control in margin above the eleventh row. Fresh colour and dramatic appearance, large part or unmounted og. Rare Gi = £ 2'925+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 750.00
Sold...CHF 1,300.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8610
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Surcharged by Wilson & Horton, Auckland 1891: 1 d. carmine, perf. 12 x 11½, overprinted FOUR PENCE in black, the album page with an unused block of thirty-six from lower left of sheet with "Target" Control under second vertical column, of fresh bright colour and with a few age spots, one or two stamps defective prior to the overprint being applied and lower right stamp with pinhole where the sheet would have hung in the Post Office; large part og. or unmounted og. (this stamp scarce in a large multiple), together with fine unused and used horizontal pairs each showing variety "No Stop after PENCE", scarce and most attractive group Gi = £ 340++. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 140.00
Sold...CHF 140.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8611
Symbol:
1891 (Nov 23): 1 d. carmine, perf. 12½, overprinted Stars in black, an unused block of four, third stamp with slight 'kiss print' to upper right Star, fresh and fine, large part og. A scarce and attractive multiple Gi = £ 200+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 260.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8612
Symbol:
1891 (Nov 23): 1 d. carmine, perf. 12½, overprinted 'Stars', an unused block of twelve (3 x 4) from lower left of sheet with "Target" Control under second column, some marginal creases but the stamps fresh and fine, unmounted og. A scarce stamp in a multiple Gi = £ 600+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 220.00
Sold...CHF 850.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8613
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1891 (Nov 23): 1 d. carmine, perf. 12½, overprinted 'Stars', an unused horizontal pair with left hand stamp variety "Three Stars" and right hand stamp variety "Four Stars", of good colour and part og. An extremely rare pair. Cert. RPSL (1966) Gi = £ 950+.rnrnProvenance: Collection "Dr. Gyp", Adriano Landini, Milan, 14 Nov 1992, lot 2515. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 310.00
Sold...CHF 850.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8614
Symbol:
1891 (Nov 23): 1 d. carmine, perf. 12½, overprinted 'Stars', four examples used on 1892 4 d. red registered postal stationery envelope (152 x 92 mm.) mailed to Auckland, all tied by "F-I / NUKUALOFA / TONGA" duplex (Sept 23) with "Registered / Auckland" arrival datestamp (Sept 30) alongside. Some aging around perforations but the envelope flap opens well for display, a rare usage.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 2 March 1995, lot 400. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 1,000.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8616
Symbol:
1891 (Nov 23): 2 d. violet, perf. 12½, overprinted 'Stars', two examples used on 1892 4 d. red registered postal stationery envelope (152 x 92 mm.) mailed to Auckland, tied by barred TONGA obliterator with "Registered / Auckland" arrival datestamp (Oct 29) alongside. Minor aging on perfs. but envelope flap opens well for display, a rare usage.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 2 March 1995, lot 401. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 440.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 440
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8617
Symbol:
1892: Plate Proofs (3) by A.E. Cousins for the Tongan Arms 1 d. and 4 d. values, imperforate on medium wove paper, with 1 d. in blue (issued in rose) and 4 d. in chestnut (as issued), and a further unadopted 1 d. Proof struck in blue with considerably more detail in the background shading and scroll-work in the oval frame - an altogether finer production. A rare trio. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 350.00
Sold...CHF 350.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8618
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1892: Plate Proofs by A.E. Cousins for the King George designs for the 2 d., 8 d. and 1 s. values, imperforate on medium wove paper, with 2 d. in black and in red; 8 d, in grey-balck, chestnut and in violet-blue; 1 s. value in grey-black and in chestnut; all as issued, together with a Die of the head-plate and rectangular surround only in black. A scarce and most appealing group (8). (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 500.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8619
Symbol:
1892 (Nov 10): Arms 1 d. pale rose, a horizontal pair and diagonally bisected example used on 1893 cover to Auckland, tied by oval barred "F-I / NUKUALOFA / TONGA" duplex (Sept 11) in black, paying the correct 2½ d. rate. Reverse with Auckland arrival cds (Oct 11) in black. Small age spot on the bisect but a rare cover Gi = £ 850+.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 2 March 1995, lot 404. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 350.00
Sold...CHF 350.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8621
Symbol:
1892 (Nov 10): 1 s. brown, perf. 12½ x 11½, a single example used on 1893 4 d. red registered postal stationery envelope (152 x 92 mm.) mailed to Auckland, tied by "F-I / NUKUALOFA / TONGA" duplex (March 16) with "Registered / Auckland" arrival datestamp (March 23) alongside. Minor aging on perfs. but envelope flap opens well for display, a rare usage.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 2 March 1995, lot 402. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 750.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 750
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8622
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1893 (Aug): New Colours and Surcharged in carmine, Imperforate Plate Proofs, with ½ d. bright ultramarine in a block of four, 2½ d. on 2 d. green in a horizontal pair, touched at base and 5 d. on 4 d. orange in a block of four, all on medium wove unwatermarked paper, the blocks with large margins all round. A fine and scarce group. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 400.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8623
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1893 (Aug): New Colours and Surcharged in black, Imperforate Plate Proofs, with ½ d. bright ultramarine in a block of four with some light aging, 2½ d. on 2 d. green in a horizontal pair and a block of four, this last with faults, all on medium wove unwatermarked paper, a scarce group. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 260.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8624
Symbol:
1893 (Aug 21): New Colours and Surcharged, 7½ d. on 8 d. carmine, an unused sheet marginal block of six (2 x 3) in a rosine shade with large part or unmounted og., and a fine used block of four divided by interpanneau margin, cancelled by "Nukualofa / Tonga" cds's (Dec 27, 1893). Scarce and attractive multiples Gi = £ 530+. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 180.00
Sold...CHF 260.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8625
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1893 (Aug 21): New Colours and Surcharged, the set of four values surcharged in carmine in large unused blocks with ½ d. on 1 d. bright ultramarine in a half pane of thirty (6 x 5), 2½ d. on 2 d. green in block of forty-two stamps (6 x 7) with sheet margin at right, 5 d. on 4 d. orange in a complete pane of sixty (6 x10) with sheet margin at left and 7½ d. on 8 d. carmine in a half pane of thirty from lower left of sheet, all fresh and fine, large part or unmounted og. A delightful group Gi = £ 3'150+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 850.00
Sold...CHF 1,300.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8626
Symbol:
1893 (Nov): New Colours and Surcharged, the set of two values surcharged in black, with ½ d. on 1 d. ultramarine in an irregular block of nineteen of fine colour and large part og., and 2½ d. on 2 d. green in a complete pane of sixty (6 x 10) with sheet margin at left, fresh and extremely fine, large part or unmounted og. Gi = £ 1'850+. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 480.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 480
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8627
Symbol:
Surcharged at the 'Star' Office, Auckland 1894 (June-Nov): ½ d. on 1 s. brown, an unused horizontal pair, variety "Surcharge Double", right hand stamp with "Surcharge Double with SURCHARCE" error, somewhat patchy part og. A rare multiple of superb appearance. Cert. BPA (1983) Gi = £ 1'175+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 1,100.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8628
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Surcharged at the 'Star' Office, Auckland 1894 (June-Nov): 2½ d. on 1 s. deep (dull) green, perf. 12½ x 12½, an unused block of ten (5 x 2), marginal from top of sheet, with "Target" Control marking in margin above the eleventh row, of fine colour, rice paper adherence to gum as often found, part og. An attractive and scarce multiple Gi = £ 650+.rnrnProvenance: Collection "Dr. Gyp", Adriano Landini, Milan, 14 Nov 1992, lot 2520. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 200.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8629
Symbol:
Surcharged at the 'Star' Office, Auckland 1895 (May 22): 1 d. in carmine on lithographed 2 d. pale blue, perf. 12, an unused block of twenty-four (6 x 4) with rice paper original backing adhered to gum, showing variety "Deformed "E" in PENI" (Row 2, stamp 2), with requisition sheet number '1846' in margin at right, of fresh colour and superb appearance. A splendid and rare multiple Gi = £ 1'280+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 480.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 480
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8630
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Surcharged at the 'Star' Office, Auckland 1895 (May 22): 1 d. in carmine on lithographed 2 d. pale blue, perf. 12, a used irregular block of fourteen, of fine colour for this issue, all cancelled by "Nukualofa / Tonga" circular datestamps in black (Aug 7, 1895). One or two light tone spots but a charming multiple Gi = £ 630+.rnrnProvenance: Collection "Dr. Gyp", Adriano Landini, Milan, 14 Nov 1992, lot 2785. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 240.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8631
Symbol:
Surcharged at the 'Star' Office, Auckland 1895 (May 22): 1½ d. in carmine on lithographed 2 d. pale blue, perf. 12 x 11, an unused block of twenty-four (6 x 4) with rice paper original backing adhered to gum, showing variety "Deformed "E" in PENI" (Row 2, stamp 2), with requisition sheet number '2059' in margin at right, of fresh colour and superb appearance. A splendid and rare multiple Gi = £ 1'280+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 500.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8632
Symbol:
Surcharged at the 'Star' Office, Auckland 1895 (May 22): 2½ d. in carmine on lithographed 2 d. pale blue, perf. 12, an unused pane of twenty-four (6 x 4) with rice paper original backing adhered to gum, showing variety "Deformed "E" in PENI" (Row 2, stamp 2) and error "SUROHARGE for SURCHARGE" (Row 4, stamp 3), of fresh colour and superb appearance. A splendid and rare multiple Gi = £ 1'075+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 550.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8633
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Surcharged at the 'Star' Office, Auckland 1895 (May 22): 2½ d. in carmine on lithographed 2 d. pale blue, perf. 12, an unused example with variety "No Stop after SURCHARGE" (Row 1, stamp 3 on right hand pane), fresh and fine, large part og. Cert. RPSL (1972) Gi = £ 225.rnrnProvenance: Collection "Dr. Gyp", Adriano Landini, Milan, 14 Nov 1992, lot 2522. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 120.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8634
Symbol:
Surcharged at the 'Star' Office, Auckland 1895 (May 22): 2½ d. in carmine on lithographed 2 d. pale blue, perf. 12, a used irregular block of eight of good colour, cancelled by "HAAPAI" duplexes on the earliest reecoded date of use (May 22, 1895). Rare and very fine Gi = £ 400+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 180.00
Sold...CHF 180.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8635
Symbol:
Surcharged at the 'Star' Office, Auckland 1895 (May 22): 7½ d. in carmine on lithographed 2 d. pale blue, perf. 12 x11, an unused block of twenty (5 x 4) without the usual rice paper original backing, showing variety "Deformed "E" in PENI" (Row 2, stamp 2), fresh colour and superb large part or unmounted og. Gi = £ 1'400+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 450.00
Sold...CHF 850.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8636
Symbol:
1895 (June 20): George II, Essay for proposed 10 d. value by the "Star" Office in Auckland, imperforate on white card, engraved in black with Arms in place of the figure of value and two Duty Plates at corners. Exceptional and rare, a most attractive Proof with issued (lithograph) 1 d. olive.green for comparison. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 360.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 360
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8637
Symbol:
Lithographed & Surcharged by the "Star" Office in Auckland 1895 (June 20): The set of three values ½ d., 1 d. and 7½ d. on George II 2½ d. vermilion, perf. 12, all in unused blocks of four of good colour, the ½ d. with flaw on first stamp, the 1 d. marginal from base of sheet, each still adhered to original rice backing paper. Scarce and attractive set Gi = £ 840+. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 250.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8638
Symbol:
Lithographed & Surcharged by the "Star" Office in Auckland 1895 (June 20): ½ d. on George II 2½ d. vermilion, perf. 12, an unused vertical strip of four, marginal from the left of the left pane, position 1 showing "BU of BULEAGA joined" (Row 1, stamp 1), second stamp showing variety "7 for "1" in ½" (Row 2, stamp 1), with the original rice paper backing, fresh and fine Gi = £ 300+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 120.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8639
Symbol:
Lithographed & Surcharged by the "Star" Office in Auckland 1895 (June 20): ½ d. on George II 2½ d. vermilion, perf. 12, an unused block of four of fresh colour, corner marginal from upper left corner of the sheet, first stamp showing variety "BU of BULEAGA joined" (Row 1, stamp 1), and third stamp variety "7 for "1" in ½" (Row 2, stamp 1), large part og. or unmounted og. A scarce and most attractive multiple Gi = £ 300+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 150.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8640
Symbol:
Lithographed & Surcharged by the "Star" Office in Auckland 1895 (June 20): ½ d. on George II 2½ d. vermilion, perf. 12, a used block of four of fine colour, cfirst stamp showing variety "BU of BULEAGA joined" (Row 1, stamp 1), and third stamp variety "7 for "1" in ½" (Row 2, stamp 1), cancelled by "Nukualofa / Tonga" cds (July 1, 1895) in black. Slight corner bend not detracting from appearance of a scarce and attractive multiple Gi = £ 200+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 100.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8641
Symbol:
Lithographed & Surcharged by the "Star" Office in Auckland 1895 (June 20): ½ d. on George II 2½ d. vermilion, perf. 12, an unused example with variety "SURCHARCE for SURCHARGE" and an unused horizontal pair, left hand stamp variety "Missing Eyebrow" and right hand stamp "Sop after POSTAGE" (Row 2, stamps 4-5), large part og. The pair signed Stanley Gibbons Gi = £ 290. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 140.00
Closed..Nov-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 8642
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Lithographed & Surcharged by the "Star" Office in Auckland 1895 (June 20): ½ d. on 2½ d. vermilion and 1 d. on 2½ vermilion (2) used on 1895 cover to Auckland individually tied by "Nukualofa / Tonga" circular datestamps (June 20) in black. Reverse with Auckland arrival cds (June 25). A fresh and fine cover, the earliest recorded date of use of the issue. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 8643
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Lithographed & Surcharged by the "Star" Office in Auckland 1895 (June 20): ½ d. on 2½ d. vermilion, horizontal pair (one with "BU" of BULEAGA joined and one with variety "Stop after POSTAGE"), 1 d. on 2½ d. vermilion, two examples (one with variety "Stop after POSTAGE") and single 7½ d. on 2½ d. vermilion, all used on 1895 registered cover to Auckland tied by "Nukualofa / Tonga" datestamps (Aug 7) in black. Oval framed "REGISTERED AT / TONGA, F.I." in violet at left and reverse with Auckland arrival (Aug 26). A fine and most attractive cover. rnProvenance: Collection Marcel Stanley (1988); Collection Milo D. Rowell, Christie's, Melbourne, 18 Oct 1993, lot 904.rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
