Sale 1359 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 22-24 July, 2025
Category — Hawaii: Royal Portraits thru 1894 Issues
1871, 1c Purple, Large Die Proof on India (30P1). On 89 x 100mm card with full die sinkage, with imprint at bottom of India, Very Fine, also with 30aP3 mounted on card which is affixed to larger card, Scott value for just the former
1864, 2c Rose Vermilion, Large Die Proof on India (31P1). On 145 x 102mm card with full die sinkage, with imprint at bottom right of die sinkage area, Very Fine and choice
1864, 2c Rose Vermilion, Plate Proof on India (31P3). Right sheet margin horizontal pair, large margins, radiant color, Very Fine and choice, Scott value as singles
1871, 6c Yellow Green (33). Tied by three-ring segmented target cancel on small piece and used with United States 5c Blue (179), tied by crossroads handstamp which also ties it to 6c stamp, Very Fine and attractive combination, with 1981 P.F. certificate
1871, 6c Bluish Green (33a). Tied by 3-ring target with 3-hole punch, "Honolulu H.I. Aug. 4" (1879) backstamp on cover to Liverpool, England, used with United States 5c Blue (179), straight edge at left, tied by crossroads and "San Francisco Cal. Aug. 14" circular datestamp, receiving backstamp, Very Fine, with 2009 P.F. certificate
1886, 2c Orange Vermilion, Reproduction, Plate Proof on India (50P3). Horizontal pair and two singles, large margins, one darker shade and mounted on card, Very Fine group, Scott value as singles
1889, 2c Carmine, Reprint, Large Die Proof on India (51P1). Essentially stamp size with die no. C-216 at left, mounted on 46 x 45mm India, bright color, some wrinkling at top, Very Fine, every example of this proof we have offered has been in this hybrid format
1889, 2c Carmine, Reprint (51). Mint N.H. complete sheet of 15, brilliant color, small spot on gum at top not affecting any stamps and not noted on certificate, Very Fine, with 2004 A.P.S. certificate, Scott value as singles
1893, 1c Purple, Red Ovpt., "189" Instead of "1893" (53a). Single error in block of 21 from bottom left corner of the sheet with full Hawaiian language imprint selvage at left, the error the bottom right stamp, bottom row folded up and covering the second to bottom row, tropicalized original gum mostly adhering to interleaving, h.r., few flaws, Fine appearing and rare example of this error contained within a large imprint multiple, Postmaster General's seal with manuscript "Genuine Jos. M. Oat P.M. Gen'l" affixed to selvage at left, ex Golden, Scott value for just the single error $600
1893, 1c Purple, Red Ovpt., "189" Instead of "1893" (53a). Horizontal pair, both show the variety, each with star punch cancel, original gum, Very Fine, this is only known from one position so this pair is likely not genuine even though its physical characteristics look pretty good to us, offered on its own merits and not subject to return
1893, 1c Purple, Red Ovpt. (53). With overprint shifted vertically and split, disturbed original gum, choice centering, Very Fine and scarce variety which is unlisted in Scott
1893, 1c Blue, Red Ovpt., No Period After "GOVT" (54b). Left stamp in top part imprint horizontal pair, tied by light strikes of Mar. 9, 1897 duplex datestamps on cover to Waimea, receiving backstamp, slightly reduced at left, some toning specks, still Very Fine and scarce on cover
1893, 1c Green, Category I Double Red Ovpt. (55d). Unused (no gum), showing clear second overprint which is split horizontally, Fine and attractive
1893, 5c Ultramarine, Category III Double Red Ovpt. (59f). Showing faint second overprint above the first, slightly disturbed original gum, h.r., bright color, Very Fine, this is not known as unused as a Category III double overprint and is unpriced in Scott
1893, 5c Ultramarine, Inverted Red Ovpt. (59g). Original gum, h.r., bright color, Very Fine and choice, with 2004 P.F. certificate
1893, 12c Black, Category I Double Red Ovpt. (62d). Original gum, h.r., showing second overprint shifted strongly to top with trace along two or three perfs at bottom, tiny thin spot at upper right, light overall toning, still Very Fine, with 1985 Philatelic Expertizing Service of America certificate signed by Albert Chang
1893, 12c Black, Category I Double Red Ovpt. (62d). Original gum, h.r., with second overprint split vertically by perforations, Very Fine and choice
12c Red Lilac, Red Ovpt. (63). Left imprint block of ten, slightly disturbed original gum which is toned, some perf separation in sheet margin, faint gum bend affecting one stamp, natural vertical gum crease in selvage, with Postmaster General's seal and signature attached, Fine-Very Fine, ex Honolulu Advertiser
1893, 12c Red Lilac, Red Ovpt. (63). Block of four, original gum, h.r., bright color, Very Fine
1893, 12c Red Lilac, Red Ovpt. (63). Block of six, original gum, rich color, few gum soaks, otherwise Very Fine, Scott value as block of four and two singles
1893, 25c Dark Violet, Category III Double Red Ovpt., (64f). Original gum, h.r., showing second overprint close to the first, Very Fine and rare, we have offered only two others since keeping computerized records, with 1979 H.P.S. certificate
1893, 2c Rose Vermilion, Black Ovpt., No Period After "GOVT" (65b). Block of ten with top, left and right selvage, bottom left stamp the variety, original gum, the variety and most others Mint N.H., vibrant color, Very Fine, an outstanding position piece showing where in the sheet the error originates, Scott value as just the error $300
1893, 10c Red Brown, Category III Double Black Ovpt. (68f). Unused (no gum), light but clear second overprint, a Fine and rare example of this double overprint, the Golden sale contained an example with "counterfeit" stamped on back and a star punch cancel, this is the first genuine example we have offered since keeping computerized records
1893, 18c Dull Rose, Category I Double Black Ovpt. (71d). Showing clear second overprint which is split vertically, unused (no gum), Fine example of this dramatic error
1893, 18c Dull Rose, Category I Double Black Ovpt. (71d). Vertical pair with wide left sheet margin, unused (no gum), second overprint fainter than first but not so faint that we would classify it as Category III (unlisted as Category II), Very Fine, with 1979 H.P.S. certificate as old Scott 70a, Scott value as two Type I singles
1893, 50c Red, Black Ovpt., No Period After "GOVT" (72b). Left stamp in pair with normal, original gum, lightly hinged, vibrant color, Very Fine
1893, $1.00 Rose Red, Black Ovpt., No Period After "GOVT" (73b). Left stamp in horizontal pair with normal, original gum, deep rich color, Very Fine
1894, 1c-5c Final Issue, Plate Proofs (74P3, 75P3, 82P3). Large margins, Very Fine, also accompanied by unusual pair of 1c which appears to be on bond, Scott value for the three listed
1894, 2c Brown (75). Tied by "Honolulu H.I. Nov. 9 9AM 1898" duplex datestamp on red, blue and gold Waving Flag Spanish-American War Patriotic cover to Kans., purple Soldier's Letter chaplain's handstamp, San Francisco and receiving backstamps, some edgewear and file fold away from stamp, slightly reduced at right, otherwise Fine
1894, 10c Yellow Green (76). Horizontal pair, used with two 1c Yellow (74) and horizontal strip of four of 2c Brown (75) on large part of registered wrapper to Berlin, Germany, stamps tied by light strikes of "Hookena, Hawaii Mar. 10, 1898" double-circle datestamps, red Honolulu transit, New York registry label, one 10c affected from placement at edge, some soiling and wear, still Very Fine and colorful use
1894, 12c Blue (78). Horizontal pair, used with 1c Yellow (74), 5c Rose Lake (76) and 10c Yellow Green (77), tied by light strikes of town datestamp on linen-lined registered cover to Hannover, Germany, red "Honolulu Hawaii Apr. 11, 1896" double-circle datestamp, appropriate registry markings, San Francisco, New York and receiving backstamps, opened at sides, Very Fine and colorful use