Around 1984 Tonga introduced progressive proof tabs into the printing process of its stamps.
Instead of having blank gutters, Tonga shows 5 different progressive proof tabs in each sheet of stamps, with each proof tab showing how the stamp looked at a different stage of the printing process.
For instance, proof tab 1 usually shows how the stamp looked when the first color yellow was done.
The proof tab shows the same picture/design as the issued stamps, but is only yellow, and is also missing the words and values.
Proof tab 2 is usually blue, the second color used in the printing process.
Proof tab 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 tab 3 is usually red which was the third color done.
Proof tab 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.
Many collectors and exhibitors are finding that a strip with the proof tab in the middle is a “different” way to show an item in their collection or exhibit. Very few people thought to collect these strips in this format.
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Where the items to be posted are larger (such as covers or large stamp blocks or artwork), then the cost of postage is shown in the item description. But US$2.80 is the minimum cost to anywhere in the world except for Australia where the cost is US$1.50.
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IMPORTANT NOTE - for buyers in China, India, Russia and Romania who pay by PayPal, REGISTRATION is now compulsory. Too many unregistered letters have somehow gotten lost or stolen when sent to these high risk countries and paypal forces me to refund payment to the buyers even though I have posted their letters. If you pay by moneybookers then registration is not compulsory.
Tonga 1990 Commonwealth Games specimen x 10 + epreuve proof x 5 - lawn bowls - bowling on sale on Delcampe (ending date: Wed 8th Jul 2009)
Tonga 1990 Commonwealth Games specimen x 10 + epreuve proof x 5 - lawn bowls - bowling is on sale in the category Stamps > Topics > Sports > Bowls. Please verify if this item is sold through an auction or as a fixed price sale. Buyer of Tonga 1990 Commonwealth Games specimen x 10 + epreuve proof x 5 - lawn bowls - bowling, see also the ratings the seller got from other members.