Tonga 1985 block of 15 - shark - world's first fully perforated self-adhesive stamp - unusual - read description

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tonga2 100% (14231x)

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Start of the sale:
Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 8:32 PM
Item n°2016774398
Sale ends:
Monday, May 13, 2024 at 5:44 PM

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Self adhesive stamps have been around since the early 1960's but all these were known as peel and stick - the self-adhesive stamps could be pulled off the backing paper and none of these were perforated or had perforations.

However in 1985 it was decided by Tonga to experiment with a fully perforated self-adhesive stamp but this time the backing paper was pulled off the stamp, just the opporsite of what had happened since the early 1960's.

Because the Tonga islanders were not used to peeling the backing paper off the stamp, the printers had instructions printed on the back of each stamp. This block is overprinted specimen.

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Purchases must be paid for within 14 days of receipt of the final statement from the seller.

BUYERS IN THE USA - PLEASE NOTE THAT USA HAS ASKED AUSTRALIA TO SCAN ALL LETTERS TO USA AND IF GOODS INCLUDING STAMPS ARE INSIDE THE LETTER, THEY WILL BE RETURNED TO THE SENDER - THE USA POST OFFICE IS TRYING TO MAKE ALL STAMPS TO BE SENT BY PARCEL POST WHICH IS MORE EXPENSIVE. SO I HAVE BLOCKED BUYERS FROM USA AND HOPE THEY WILL MESSAGE ME TO TALK ABOUT THIS MATTER AND WE CAN SEE IF THERE IS SOME WAY FOR THEM TO BUY ITEMS FROM MY STORE.

PLEASE READ RIGHT TO THE BOTTOM TO SEE SHIPPING FEES

If you want to buy items from my store but your country is one that I do not ship to, please message me through Delcampe messages and tell me which item numbers you want, and I will decide if it is safe to sell to you.

Many older listings show old shipping information which is now out of date due to rise of postage costs - the cost of shipping is kept up to date here, and shipping charges shown below will apply.

AUSTRALIA - 1.50 euros for each 50 grammes

REST OF WORLD - 3 euros for each 50 grammes

Items will be combined for one shipping fee.

REGISTRATION

Australia Post SMALL international registration envelope - 10.00 euros - used for smaller items and smaller covers.

Australia Post LARGE international registration envelope - 16.00 euros - used for larger items and larger covers. NOTE there is no tracking with registered letters. Tracking costs a little bit more.

On certain occasions if large total is purchased, tracking may be required and I will advise the cost - currently it is 21.00 euros

NOTE - IMPORTANT - WHEN REGISTRATION IS COMPULSORY

Registration fee MUST be paid when:-

1. Total cost of items purchased is over 60 euros.
2. Any country I deem necessary because of risk.

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Location:
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Language spoken:
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Tonga 1985 block of 15 - shark - world's first fully perforated self-adhesive stamp - unusual - read description