For instance, proof 1 usually shows how the stamp looked when the first color yellow was done. The proof shows the same picture/design as the issued stamps, but is only yellow, and is also missing the words and values.

Proof 2 is usually blue, the second color used in the printing process.

Proof 1 2 shows what the stamp looked like when both yellow and blue were mixed together, giving the result of a greenish/yellow proof.

Proof 3 is usually red which was the third color done.

Proof 1 2 3 always shows the stamp in its finished colors after the red is mixed with the blue and yellow, except black is not yet done. This progressive proof looks like the issued stamps but is missing black still.

A scarce item from the Tonga printers archival material.

Payment can be made in two ways:-

1. By cash (US dollars, pounds or euros) posted through the mail. Cash travels safely through the mail when placed between several sheets of paper or inside an old card.

2. Or payment can be made through PayPal either in US dollars or in pounds.

PLEASE NOTE, I cannot accept checks from buyers outside Australia due to very high bank charges here, and I cannot accept credit cards direct. I can only accept credit cards by payment through PayPal.

Buyer to pay airmail postage (which includes firm and secure packaging) on this item of 2 euros. Less per item if same buyer wins more than one item.