TONGA 1896 'Half Penny' on 7½d on 2d pale blue variety, SG37Ad

TONGA 1896 'Half Penny' on 7½d on 2d pale blue variety, SG37AdTonga 1896 (May) 'Half Penny' on 7d on 2d pale blue, perforations 12x11, typewritten surcharge in violet with black Tongan surcharge reading downwards, showing variety 'Stops instead of hyphens', SG37Ad. A fresh mint example with part original gum. A trivial thin spot but of very fine appearance as most examples found of this rare variety are in poor condition. A particularly rare stamp and the first time we have ever handled one. Accompanied with a

A very fine positional multiple with lovely fresh colour and original gum

accompanied by Dali's bold signature

but very fine for this usage

draped and cuirassed bust at right

A rare stamp and the first time we have enjoyed the privilege of handling

Picasso el 9

This is an extremely rare watermark variety and the only recorded used example in existence

Great Britain 1874 5s pale rose plate 2

One of the Great 20th Century Rarities

the last in a long series of such monuments to the Roman emperors

imperforate from foot of sheet with very large margins on other sides

Tiny gum wrinkle does not detract from fine appearance