Tonga 1891 8d on 2d violet variety, SG6a

Tonga 1891 8d on 2d violet variety, SG6aTonga 1891 (10 Nov) 8d on 2d violet, type 4 surcharge, horizontal pair, the right stamp showing variety "Short T in EIGHT", SG6a. A fine and fresh mint pair with large part original gum. Only 50 sheets were surcharged and the variety is very scarce, particularly as a pair and in such fine quality. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is 215+. Tonga became a constitutional monarchy under King George Tupou I (named after King George III), in 1875. Stamps

Churchill & Field Marshal Montgomery 6

Two black bars in margin by R5/1 and R5/6

Brilliant mint pairs with large part original gum to full original gum

Bechuanaland 1935 Silver Jubilee 6d slate and purple

St Helena 1961 (Oct 12) Tristan Relief Fund set of 4

Provenance: Ex King Carol of Romania

with some inevitable light creases and small tones and separation

overprint 'SPECIMEN' (reading downwards)

SG Catalogue Value: £174

tied by three fine to very fine strikes of 'WOLMARANSSTAD/Z

The collection is beautifully framed and double mounted to a size of 19 x 16 inches and includes images of Lord Nelson and HMS Victory

This wonderful item