Lot 658
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Hawaii, 1851-52, 13¢ blue "Missionary" (4), type II (right-hand position in form), lightly cancelled in red, repaired at top adding portions of framelines, small internal repair and minor faults, slightly discolored from oxidation, Fine appearance, Trepel Census 4-II-CAN-155.
Scott $35,000
A RARE AND PLEASING EXAMPLE OF THE 13-CENT "H.I. & U.S. POSTAGE" MISSIONARY.
Expertization: 2001 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Isleham, Lake Shore
As is well known, due to the highly fragile nature of the paper used to print the missionaries, over ¾ of the off cover stamps have previous faults or repairs.
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