Hawaii, King Kalakaua. Red and gold embossed emblem on backflap of unused entire (similar to Medcalf 55 but dimensions 3 x 5 3/8"); some light toning, F.-V.F., a rare entire and variety unlisted by Medcalf.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Hawaii, King Kalakaua. Autograph Letter Signed "Kalakaua", 7¾" x 9¾" lined lettersheet, datelined Honolulu, June 19, 1890 and written in Hawaiian to John Ena; file folds, Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Hawaii, King Kalakaua. Medcalf #50, unused 3¼" x 5¾" envelope with large green emblem imprint on flap; slight edge toning, Very Fine and exceedingly rare, Medcalf $300.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Hawaii, King Kalakaua. Medcalf #13, unused 3-1/8" x 5-1/8" envelope with silver embossed Royal monogram imprint on flap, F.-V.F., Medcalf $350.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Hawaii, King Kalakaua. Medcalf #16, unused 2-7/8" x 6" gray envelope with gold embossed Royal monogram imprint on flap; open at top and light aging, F.-V.F., Medcalf $500.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Hawaii, King Kalakaua. Envelope with blind embossed belt buckle flap addressed to Misses Barnan with original admittance card with preprinted message: "His Majesty, Will Prorogue the Legislative Assembly of 1882, On Monday, August 7, Admit, To the Legislative Hall. Simon K, Kaai, Minister of the Interior" with matching "Misses Barnan" name, Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Hawaii, King Kamehameha IV. Autograph signature "L. Kamehameha" on small piece dated 1861.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Hawaii, King Kamehameha IV. Medcalf #13, unused 2-5/8" x 4-5/8" envelope with colorless embossed royal emblem imprint on flap; minor top edge nick, otherwise Very Fine, Medcalf $500.
Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Hawaii, King Kamehameha IV. Free frank "From the King" endorsement on 3" x 5-1/8" white envelope with green red "K IV" monogram imprint on flap (Medcalf #6), addressed "To The Honorable E.H. Allen, Chief Justice of Supreme Court"; minor tear affects imprint, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate; $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Hawaii, King Kamehameha IV. Medcalf #14, used 3" x 5-1/8" envelope with blind embossed Royal crown and monogram imprint on flap, addressed to "The Honorable Chief Justice Allen & lady", flap opening slit small stain spot, fresh and Very Fine, Medcalf $500.
Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Hawaii, King Kamehameha V. Autograph Letter Signed "Kamehameha" on 7" x 4½" Royal black bordered stationery (Medcalf #4) with black "K V" crown and "Iolani Palace" imprint, latter crossed out and updated "Moiliili, 23rd August 1866" dateline, letter reads "Dear Sir, Your note has been duly received. If the Minister of the Interior knew how pressed I am for the services of the prisoners that I have, I don't think he would have ordered the men on some other work. If his work is urgent and the men is only wanted for a short time. I will try and go along without the prisoners. If his work is not urgent I should like to keep the number of prisoners for the rest of the month. yours in haste, Kamehameha" and addressed to "W.C. Parke Esqr., Marshal Hawaiian Islands"; slight fold separation, Very Fine.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

Hawaii, King Kamehameha V. Matching black bordered 3" x 5-1/8" envelope (Medcalf #2) and 8-7/8"x7-3/8" lettersheet (Medcalf #6), each with gold embossed Royal monogram emblem, lettersheet with Iloani Palace at top right; some lettersheet toning, F.-V.F., Medcalf $1,000 for both.
Estimate; $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Hawaii, Queen Emma. Autograph signature "Emma" on small piece, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Hawaii, Queen Emma. Medcalf #8, unused 2-5/8" x 4-5/8" envelope with black embossed royal emblem imprint on flap, black border; abrasion at bottom left of reverse, fresh and Very Fine, Medcalf $370.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Hawaii, Queen Liliuokalani. Medcalf #11, unused 3" x 5-3/8" envelope with embossed gold Royal emblem with hand painted green garter and letters (blue red and gold) on flap, embossed A. L. Bancroft & Co., San Francisco stationers imprint; small nick at right, F.-V.F., Medcalf $370.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Hawaii, Coronation Ceremony Royal Invitation. 1883 multicolored Royal Arms on Mantle invitation (205x146mm) in English to Miss Bishop, with original matching envelope with Royal crown flap imprint hand delivered; invitation with small hole and small crease, some cover aging and flap crease, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.

A WONDERFUL AND RARE EXAMPLE OF THE ENGLISH VERSION OF THE 1883 ROYAL INVITATION.

On February 12, 1883 one of the most grand and regal events ever witnessed in Hawaii was held at the recently completed Iolani Palace in Honolulu. Nine years to the day after his election as Mo'i, David La'amea Kamanakapu'u Mahinulani Naloiaehuokalani Lumialani Kalakaua was crowned in a majestic coronation ceremony. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

Hawaii, Royal Arms No Mantle. Embossed gold seal on unsealed backflap of envelope (Medcalf 2), addressed to A.S. Cleghorn; some minor foxing, still Very Fine, Medcalf $400.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Hawaii, Royal Arms No Mantle. Matching black bordered 3¾" x 4-5/8" envelope (Medcalf #4) and 12½" x 8" lettersheet (Medcalf #29), each with blind embossed Royal emblem, latter with light central fold as usual, Very Fine, Medcalf $1,400.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Hawaii, Royal Invitation Card. Medcalf #13 var. (in English), 4-7/8" x 6¼" card with gold, red and black embossed Crown and silver border, by authority of Chamberlain inviting Mr. & Mrs. C.N. Spencer to a Dinner at Iolani Palace on August 26, Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400