Sale 1179 — United States and Possessions

Sale Date — Tuesday, 27 March, 2018

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Category — U.S. Possessions: Hawaii, Missionaries thru Kamehameha III Issues

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Sale 1179, Lot 2791, U.S. Possessions: Hawaii, Missionaries thru Kamehameha III IssuesHAWAII, 1857, 5c Blue, Thin White Wove, Double Impression (8b). Unused (no gum), large margins to just in at lower left, showing clear doubling of the entire design, small corner crease and internal tear at top left, diagonal tear at right

FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 5-CENT KAMEHAMEHA III SECOND PRINTING WITH A STRONG DOUBLE IMPRESSION. ONLY NINE EXAMPLES ARE RECORDED.

According to Fred Gregory, at least two sheets of 20 were doubly printed. On stamps from one sheet the double impression is visible along the left side of the design. On stamps from the second sheet the doubling is visible across the entire design.

Most double impressions occur when the first impression is made and found to be inadequate. The paper is then put in the press a second time, where it receives the heavier impression. It is a common misconception that the weaker impression is the second one.

Ex Golden. With 2011 P.F. certificate

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