Hawaii, 1855 New York, N.Y. to Honolulu, Sandwich Islands, U.S. 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire uprated with clear to ample margin 1851, 1¢ blue, type IV (position 44L1L double transfer) + 3¢ dull red, horizontal pair tied by "New York, Oct 29" cds, 3¢ pair additionally tied by "New York, Nov 5" ocean mail grid cds; expertly repaired cover tear at upper left and backflap re-attached, Very Fine appearance; with 1980 P.F. certificate. Estimate  $2,000 - 3,000. Sent on the U.S.M.S.C. - George Law departing New York on November 5th and arriving in Aspinwall on November 15th, then by P.M.S.C. - Golden Age departing Panama on November 16th and arriving in San Francisco on November 29th. Placed aboard and bark - Yankee which departed San Francisco on Dec 2nd and arrived in Honolulu on December 15th. $0 (Image)