TONGA 1896 'Half Penny' on 7½d on 2d pale blue variety, SG37Bd Northern Rhodesia stamps Pristine quality unmounted mint with

Pristine quality unmounted mint with full original gum

Canada 1927 Commemorative Issue (1867-1927 Canada Confederation - Sir J

Trace of rubbing

block of 8 (4x2) from position 8-11 of the setting

TONGA 1896 'Half Penny' on 7½d on 2d pale blue variety, SG37Bd Northern Rhodesia stamps Pristine quality unmounted mint withTonga 1896 (May) 'Half Penny' on 7d on 2d pale blue, perforations 12x11, typewritten surcharge in violet with black Tongan surcharge reading upwards, showing variety 'Stops instead of hyphens', SG37Bd. A fine mint example with part original gum and with fresh colour. Trivial thin spot, but fine appearance. A rare and startling printing variety. Accompanied with a clear Brandon certificate of authenticity (2003). Stanley Gibbons catalogue value: 1,100.