Tonga 1891 8d on 2d violet variety, SG6a Tonga stamps 000 issued

000 issued

The Stanley Gibbons catalogue price for this set is £275

which all show considerable flight wear

and have inspired countless adaptations on the stage and screen

Tonga 1891 8d on 2d violet variety, SG6a Tonga stamps 000 issuedTonga 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