Lot 1235
"Midway Island H Isls. 21 Apr 1916", postmark duplexed with "Oahu" barred cancellation (Murphy 1.1) tying 2¢ Franklin (425) on cover to Titusville, Pa.; slight overall toning, Fine and rare.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE MIDWAY ISLAND POSTMARK USED ON A STAMPED COVER.
Although Murphy only records the Midway Island, H.Isls. postmark known from October 24, 1904 to March 31, 1913, this cover was apparently not in his records. It pushes the known period of use back three years to April 21, 1916. This is logical as the post office did not close until June 30, 1918. Murphy recorded 11 covers with this postmark with three residing in the Hawaiian State Archives making a new total of 9 available to collectors.
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| Realized $850 |
