Tonga 1895 7½d on 2½d vermilion, SG31/c/d

Tonga 1895 7½d on 2½d vermilion, SG31/c/dTonga 1895 (20 June) 7d on 2d vermilion (type 12a), upper right corner block of 9 from right pane (positions 4 6 16 18), showing varieties "Missing eyebrow" and "Stop after POSTAGE" se tenant on left pair of middle row, SG31 c d. A fine and interesting positional positional block with part original gum (disturbed by removal of backing adhesion). There are a few very minor tones, and the right margin is re inforced. Despite these minor condition flaws,

which don't detract from overall attractiveness and much above average for this difficult pair to find in fine condition

The certificate is sign boldly by Castro in blue ink

A fine unmounted mint positional example with full original gum

The Second Boer War (1899-1902) brought a British victory and the annexation of both independent Boer Republics

is from Kennedy's presidential campaign

Churchill & Field Marshal Montgomery 6

The Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £500+

Fine used by a part dollar chop in blue

which to date has attracted more than 650 million visitors

The Royal Mail was

Nyasaland 1935 Silver Jubilee 3d brown and deep blue

An attractive stamp depicting Lake Taupo and Mount Ruapehu