Tonga 1933-4 posted overboard from SS Mariposa on 22 Dec 1933 & recovered 10 Jan 1934 on Naitauba Isl, Fiji. Pre-printed "Tin Can" cover is signed by Commander (JB Wait) & annotation in red ink describes the circumstances. Addressed to Wellington, NZ, bearing 2d GV Fiji stamp canc "26 JA 34, Suva". Odd blemish, scarce.
Opening NZ$ 135.00
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Tonga 1936 Tin Can Mail cover to NZ (typed address), franked 2½d Queen Salote, canc Niuafoou cds (date unclear). With 10 diff TCM cachets front & back, incl 1 dated JUL 21 1936 & another mentioning the steamer "Monowai". Tear (1.5cm) at top, otherwise fine.
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Tonga 1936 Tin Can Mail cover to NZ bearing 9 cachets & a 2½d blue Tongan stamp. Few age marks.
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Lot No:2381
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Tonga 1936 Tin Can Mail tidy cover bearing about 9 cachets & ½d & 2d Tongan stamps. Cover is ex RMS Monowai, addressed to NZ.
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Lot No:2382
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Tonga Tin Can Mail cover to NZ (typed address), franked ½d Arms & 2d Queen Salote, canc Niuafoou cds 18 SP 37. With 18 diff TCM cachets front & back incl 1 relating to visit by steamer "Maunganui" on 6 Sept 1937. Fine cond.
Opening NZ$ 30.00
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Lot No:2383
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Tonga 1937 Tin Can (canoe) mail. USS Co cover to Gore (NZ) bearing about 16 cachets, 1d red & 1½d black Tongan stamps. Some age spots.
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Lot No:2384
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Tonga 1938 Queen Salote Jubilee Tin Can Mail cover to England.
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Lot No:2385
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Tonga 1938 Tin can (canoe) Mail. B/w illustrated cover addressed to "Mrs Serra Vete, passenger M.V. Matua, at sea off Tin Can Island, Tonga" bearing 2 x ½d Tongan stamp, about 15 cachets & a handwritten greeting in Tongan. Folded as usual.
Tonga 1940 Tin Can (canoe) Mail, b/w illustrated cover addressed to Mrs E.L. Quensell, Auckland & bearing c18 cachets & ½d & 2d Tongan stamps. Folded as usual & some age blemishes.
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Tonga 1940 Tin Can (canoe) Mail, pictorial (colour) cover to Mrs Quensell, Auckland bearing a 2½d blue Tonga stamp & about 20 cachets. Sender: W.G. Quensell (handwritten on reverse). Odd blemish but attractive unfolded cover.
Opening NZ$ 34.00
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Tonga 1953 Picts set of 14. SG 101-14. Cat £75. VLH mint.
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Tonga 1963 Polynesian Gold Coins set of 13. MUH. SG 129-140 & O17. Cat £26.