This item is a PLATE PROOF item of one of the values from Tonga
1990 Ancient Navigators set. Shows ancient navigators in their
early sailing ships.
All Tonga stamps issued after 1980 were perforated. Unlike other
countries, Tonga did not issue both perf and imperf stamps, they
were all perforated, none were issued imperf. However, at the
beginning of each printing run, the printers Walsall Security
Printers of London, used the printing plates to print off one
imperf plate proof sheet for checking purposes before the main
printing run. This plate proof sheet was not perforated, and was
checked by the printers for any mistakes and for clarity of colour.
After checking, this first sheet was not perforated, but was left
imperf., and was then placed in the printers archives. The item
here for sale has been taken from the printers imperf plate proof
sheet, and is a very scarce item from the printers archival
material.
POSTAGE
TWO euros to anywhere in world - firm packing included.
Less per item if more than one item is taken.
Registration if needed is extra.
PAYMENT
1. Cash sent through the mail
2. Payment through PayPal
NO cheques or money orders.
Credit card - ONLY through PayPal.
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