HAWAII, 1859-63, 2c Black, "TAGE" (16g). Four stamps from Plate 3-F and 3-G, Type IX (Westerberg Position 9), the first shows full "HAWAIIAN POSTAGE" label (blue Lahaina datestamp, Very Good); the second shows "IA" beginning to drop out (red Honolulu datestamp, Fine); the third is the "TAGE" variety (Scott 16g, blue Lahaina datestamp, pinhole, Very Good appearance); the fourth has "HAWAIIAN POSTAGE" restored (Plate 3-G, unused, minor faults)

FINE-VERY FINE. A WONDERFUL ASSEMBLAGE OF TYPE IX STAMPS SHOWING THE PROGRESSION OF THE "TAGE" VARIETY AND ITS RESTORATION.

Ex Wilcox, Atherton, Honolulu Advertiser and Steiner. One with 2001 H.P.S. certificate. Unpriced in Scott.

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