Tonga 1895 1d on 2½d vermilion, SG30 Sarawak stamps Highly desirable as multiples

Highly desirable as multiples

A near full length

block of four on piece

Provisional usage of Antigua 1d (mostly in the normal carmine-red shade) occurred between January and March 1890

but overall a fine

Tonga 1895 1d on 2½d vermilion, SG30 Sarawak stamps Highly desirable as multiplesTonga 1895 (20 June) 1d on 2d vermilion (type 12a), block of 6 (3x2) from position 16 18 22 24 left pane with interpane margin at right, SG30. A fine mint positional block with part to large part original gum. Particularly pleasing with comparatively little backing adhesion, which is most commonly seen with this issue. Faint perforation tones at foot, mentioned for accuracy, and do not detract from fine fresh appearance. A very scarce block. Stanley