1859, 2c Dark Blue, Grayish White (13a). Plate 3-B, Type VIII (Westerberg Position 8), full margins to just clear, tied by red "Honolulu Hawaiian-Islands Aug. 17" circular datestamp on cover to Mrs. Maria J. Forbes at Kaluaaha on Molokai, faint overall soiling not mentioned on accompanying certificate, cover with sealed diagonal tear at top center, the stamp is sound

VERY FINE. A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 1859 2-CENT DARK BLUE ON GRAYISH WHITE NUMERAL ISSUE USED ON COVER.

Used on cover, the distinctive 2c Dark Blue on Grayish White (Scott 13a) is much rarer than the Light Blue on Bluish (Scott 13), but this is not reflected by Scott Catalogue value -- both catalogue $12,500.00.

With 2009 P.F. certificate.

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