Tonga 1922 1s 'Queen Salote' in black and yellow-green printer's sample, SG63

Tonga 1922 1s 'Queen Salote' in black and yellow-green printer's sample, SG63Tonga 1922(c.) printer's sample of 1920 35 1s "Queen Salote" in black and yellow green on thick wove, overprinted "SPECIMEN" (type DS1), SG63. A very fine imperforate horizontal pair, affixed to piece of brown card from a sample book. A rarity in a multiple, and most attractive. The engraved stamps issued between 1920 35 depicted Queen Salote III who reigned between 1918 1965. She was the only child and heir of King George Tupou II. She is remembered

Great Britain 1911 1½d Engraver's sketch die (Die 2 Head)

There is a truth to this label since standard penny red stamps cost a fraction of the equivalent penny black

which robbed banks

There are a few very minor tones

Halfcrown Victoria 1841 Standard type Extremely Fine and graded 65 by London Coins Grading Service and in their holder ALERT ME WHEN ANOTHER IS AVAILABLE >

along with collaboratory evidence

opt 'SPECIMEN' (type D16) for UPU distribution

A Great Rarity and Exceptional condition

A well above average quality example for this issue

530 issued

The Stanley Gibbons catalogue price is £90

in February 1553