Tonga 1886-88 6d blue, perforations 12½, SG3.
A fresh and fine mint example with original gum.
A choice quality example for this issue.
Tonga became a constitutional monarchy under King George Tupou I (named after King George III), in 1875. Stamps were first issued with a King George I visage in 1886. Tonga became a British Protectorate in 1900 under a Treaty of Friendship. Tonga, however, maintained its sovereignty, and the Tongan monarchy continues to this day.
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