1870s Samoa & Hawaii Historical Correspondence, all relating to Albert A. Steinberger "President Grant's Man in Samoa", an interesting original find of letters, envelopes and documents nearly all from the period of December 1874 through late 1875, includes Dec 1874 letter from Ulysses S. Grant, President of the United States, signed for the President by Hamilton Fish, Secty of State, a May 19 1875 document in Samoan language with official seals signed by the head of the Great Malietoa House and by George A. Norris Lieut. USA, also two October 31 1875 documents from A.A. Steinberger with 1875 colorless embossed seal on each as PREMIER, first naming his son the "...duly authorized agent of the Kingdom of Samoa..." and the second document to "His Majesty Kalakaua King of Hawaii" authorizing his son John A. Steinberger to "diplomatic power to negotiate a treaty of which he is the bearer". Last are three envelopes, all stained, one "to, Jno A Steinberger, Present", one to Lieut. Geo. Norris, U.S.S. 'Tuscarora'" and last addressed to "Lieut George A. Norris, USN, Bearer of Despatches from the Government of Samoa, USS Tuscarora, Honolulu", this large envelope with printed indicium "Department of Foreign Affairs, On His Hawaiian Majesty's Service", an extremely rare authentic slice of American, Samoan and Hawiian history, condition is excellent due to good quality of paper but does bear many stains, a UNIQUE and Historical group.

CV. 15,000-20,000

37var, Apia Samoa,Dec 29 1899 double circle ties 1/ stamp, double perfs at bottom, overprinted "Provisional Govt." to envelope with straight line "Registered" struck at left, blue "N.Z. Marine PO, RMS Alameda" on reverse, addressed Vancouver BC, a very scarce usage, VF. 1978 PF Certificate

CV. 750-1,000

101/109, 1914 "G.R.I." Surcharges Assortment, includes 101-04 mint, 101b used (2), 102-03 used, 102b used, 106-09 mint, 107 used, 108a used (2 incl one in strip of three with normals), 109 used plus Scott unlisted "1" left of "2" in "½" varieties on ½d on 3pf, ½d on 5pf, 2½d (2 in block) all used, F-VF (SG 101/09, £1,745)

CV. 750-1,000

112, 1914 3sh on 3m Violet black, tied on piece by a lightly struck Apia 8.9.14 cancel, fresh and Very Fine; signed Kohler, 2014 BPA certificate (Scott $1,500; SG 113, £1,200)

CV. 750-1,000

113, 1914 5sh on 5m Black and carmine, tied on piece by Apia 9.9.14 cancel, Very Fine in every respect; signed Hassel, 2014 BPA certificate (Scott $1,100; SG 114, £1,000)

CV. 500-750