Tonga 1953 stamp, 1sh

Issued by Tonga

About this stamp

This 1sh commemorative stamp was issued by Tonga on 1 July 1953. The theme of the stamp is Maps (Map of Tonga). The stamp has the following printed text identified - "1862 / TAU' ATAINA / EMANCIPATION / 1962".

The black and ultramarine colour stamp was printed using intaglio (engraving). It has a perforation of Various gauges with plate blocks of 6 stamps and sheets of 50 stamps.