Description
Tonga 1923-24 2d on 1s black and red-brown, type 27 surcharge, SG67.
A fresh mint example with large part original gum. Some gum wrinkles, which are immaterial, as far better quality than normally found for this issue.
An attractive stamp featuring George Tupou II (Siasi Tupou II), who was King from age 18 until his death (1893-1918). He was the great-grandson of George Tupou I.
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £75.
NB. Tonga stamps from 1897 to 1949 all use "TOGA" although the pronunciation is "TONGA" with a silent "n".
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