Sale 1211 — The William H. Gross Collection: United States Postal History
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 29-30 October, 2019
Category — Hawaiian Mails
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
349°
Strip of four 3¢ 1851 Issue stamps on cover from Hawaii to New York3¢ Dull Red, Type II (11A), horizontal strip of four, full margins to in, tied by two strikes of "San Francisco Cal. 16 Jul." (ca. 1854) circular datestamp on cover to Reverend H. Halsey in East Wilson, New York, clear strike of red "Honolulu * U.S. Postage Paid * Jun. 15" circular datestamp at left, bottom left corner of strip nicked, corner crease at top right, minor cover toning, appears Very Fine, a scarce franking from Hawaii to New York, ex Rust, Piller, Giamporcaro and Hackmey, with 1993 P.F. certificate
E. 1,500-2,000
1,700