Tonga 1962 1s "Emancipation" 1s blue and black error, SG125a

Tonga 1962 1s "Emancipation" 1s blue and black error, SG125aTonga 1962 (7 Feb) "Emancipation" 1s blue and black, type 59 overprint, ERROR OVERPRINT INVERTED, SG125a. A fine used example of this great rarity with part circular date stamp. In superb condition, other than a trivial surface mark. A key British Commonwealth rarity, being one of 28 examples used on first day covers at Vavau (from a half sheet of 30 issued). The overprinted stamps were issued in celebration of the Centenary of Emancipation.

From the Gabon Universal Postal Union (UPU) archive (dispersed c

Halfcrown George II 1750 Standard type Uncirculated and graded 80 by London Coins Grading Service and in their holder ALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS AVAILABLE >

voided long cross

and racing driver

and choice quality

SG Catalogue Value: £995++

Betty finally escaped

Both had been tucked away by the owner until his retirement

Superb unmounted mint original gum left hand marginal example overprinted 'CANCELLED' type 24

A magnificent mint four margin block of 60 with original gum (majority are unmounted mint) lettered NB-SK showing considerable plate wear and portions of no less than 24 adjoining stamps

These stamps were used by the Australian forces occupying Japan after the Second World War

Photographs signed by these three leading members of the crew are profoundly rare