Great Britain 1870 1½d rose red Plate 3, SG51 Tonga stamps The higher value was required

The higher value was required because of a need for a stamp to cover the cost of postage for heavy packages going by air

The Marcus Samuel Collection of Specimen Stamps of Great Britain

showing part inscription

She almost certainly acquired the signatures when the Stones played two concerts at Liverpool's Empire Theatre on September 13

A very scarce piece of postal history from the sub-office

Great Britain 1870 1½d rose red Plate 3, SG51 Tonga stamps The higher value was requiredGreat Britain 1870 1d rose red Plate 3, SG51. A very fine and fresh unmounted mint example, with full original gum, lettered 'TL'. Very rare to find this stamp in unmounted mint condition. Originally, the new postage rate of 1d was proposed in 1860 and 1d stamps were printed in rosy mauve. The change was, however, not approved and most of that stock was destroyed. By 1870 the 1d stamp was required and was issued in rose red. Order online, by phone +44