Tonga 1923-4 2d on 10d black and lake varieties, SG66/b/c Bermuda stamps A stunning stamp issue and

A stunning stamp issue and particularly rare in this quality

The small plate of 12 impressions was made because the first 2d plate of the new type "with white lines" was not ready and specimens were required for distribution with the announcement of the forthcoming issue

a previous stamp issue was re-issued but with B

Trace of perforation toning on reverse and trivial corner bend

Tonga 1923-4 2d on 10d black and lake varieties, SG66/b/c Bermuda stamps A stunning stamp issue andTonga 1923 24 2d on 10d black and lake, type 27 surcharge in blue, watermark upright (inverted), block of 4, positions 6 7 16 17 on the sheet, showing the two pantograph varieties "Both O's small" (position 7) and "Small second O" (position 17) se tenant, SG66 b c. A fine mint block with large part original gum. Characteristic trivial blemishes but fresh and really fine for this issue. Only 155 sheets were surcharged, and very scarce in this form.