Lot 1927
Hawaii Envelope, 1893, 10¢ black, blue inside (U14), cancelled by four-ring target with a 50¢ red (48), registered to Soldin, Germany, magenta "Honolulu, Hawaii, Jan 5, 1894" c.d.s., "Registered, Hawaii P.O." in large "R", and "A.R." handstamps, return address of A. Lemke on reverse along with San Francisco and New York transit c.d.s.s and Soldin receiver, a Very Fine and choice used example of this rare envelope. Estimate 5,000 - 7,500
THIS IS THE EARLIEST DOCUMENTED USAGE OF THE 10¢ PROVISIONAL BLUE LINED ENTIRE.
THE KEY ITEM TO A USED POSTAL STATIONERY COLLECTION OF HAWAII.
Used examples were not found in the Advertiser or Pietsch sales.
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Realized $11,000 |