5c Brown Yellow (67a). Horizontal pair, brilliant color, tied by grid cancels, "Watertown N.Y. Aug. 9, 1862" circular datestamp on cover to Hana, Sandwich Islands, minor edgewear, stamps lifted and reaffixed

VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A PHENOMENAL USE OF THE 1861 5-CENT BUFF ON A COVER TO HAWAII. MOSTLY LIKELY THE ONLY COVER TO HAWAII EXTANT WITH THE 5-CENT BUFF OR BROWN YELLOW.

Carried overland to San Francisco and then on the bark Auckland, departing San Francisco September 7, 1861, and arriving Honolulu September 25. Hawaiian postage was collected from the recipient.

Signed Ashbrook. Ex Myers. With 2005 P.F. certificate as Buff. We have described the brighter yellowish shades as 67a and the darker brownish shades as 67, regardless of certification, and lots may not be returned because of a difference of opinion.

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