TONGA 1896 'Half Penny' on 7½d on 2d pale blue variety, SG37AdTonga 1896 (May) 'Half Penny' on 7d on 2d pale blue, perforations 12x11, typewritten surcharge in violet with black Tongan surcharge reading downwards, showing variety 'Stops instead of hyphens', SG37Ad. A fresh mint example with part original gum. A trivial thin spot but of very fine appearance as most examples found of this rare variety are in poor condition. A particularly rare stamp and the first time we have ever handled one. Accompanied with a