1856 stampless folded letter Great Britain to Honolulu, Sandwich Islands,with contents regarding a shipment of produce from Manila, datelined 24 October 1856, postmarked with "London OC 31 1856 Paid" double split-ring, handstamped PAID, manuscript 1/2&1/2 rate marking at left, endorsed "via New York & San Francisco," an appealing and scarce cover of exceptional quality. (Image)
Est. $400-500
Opening US$ 650.00
Sold...US$ 650.00
Closed..Jan-28-2021, 11:10:05 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 176
Lot No: 214
Symbol: C
1857, 5c Blue, Thin White Wove Paper, Second Printing, large to clear margins, with sheet margin at right, used in combination with United States 1851 12c black (17), large to ample margins, showing left interpane margin, the former tied by red "Honolulu U.S. Postage Paid" c.d.s., both tied by "San Francisco Cal OC 5 1857" c.d.s., to Natchez, Mississippi, multiple hinge remnants on back of cover from prior mounting, an impressive and scarce mixed franking with tremendous visual appeal; ex Krug, signed Ashbrook, with 2020 P.F. certificate. (Sc. 8) (Image)
Est. $5,000-7,500
Opening US$ 3,250.00
Sold...US$ 3,250.00
Closed..Jan-28-2021, 11:10:47 EST
Sold For 3250
Sale No: 176
Lot No: 215
Symbol: C
Cat No: 36
1893, 12c black Prince Leleiohoku, horizontal pair tied to cover by violet Honolulu May 22 1893 double-circle, sent locally, with red May 27 1893 double-circle datestamp at left, reduced at right, clear of stamp, a scarce franking; with 1990 Philatelic Foundation certificate. (Sc. 36) (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Jan-28-2021, 11:12:09 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 176
Lot No: 216
Symbol: C
Cat No: 76
1894, 5c rose lake, vertical strip of five, tied to registered cover by violet target cancels, postmarked "Honolulu JUL 18 1894", handstamped A.R., to Paris, France, New York registry label and oval transit backstamp, a few toned perfs, a scarce franking and visually-appealing cover. (Sc. 76) (Image)
