HAWAII, 1866, 5c Blue (32). Deep rich color, cancelled by criss-crossing pen lines, used with United States 1861 3c Rose (65, pair) and 1863 2c Black (73, pair), perfect strike of red “Honolulu U.S. Postage Paid Nov. 2” (1867) circular datestamp, stamps tied by “San Francisco Cal. Nov. 15” circular datestamps and cork killers on cover to James Hughes at Richmond, Indiana, right 2c small tear at top right

VERY FINE. AN IMPRESSIVE AND UNUSUAL FRANKING USING FOUR UNITED STATES STAMPS TO PAY THE 10-CENT RATE. ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE WITH THE BLACK JACK STAMPS.

This cover was carried on the contract steamship Idaho, which cleared Honolulu on November 2, 1867, and arrived in San Francisco on November 15. This was the first return voyage of the Idaho under contract with the North Pacific Transportation Company. Starting with this trip, mail received the red oval “Hawaiian Steam Service” handstamp. Only two covers carried on this voyage did not receive this marking.

Ex Pietsch and Gross. Illustrated in the Gregory book (II-228). With 1978 P.F. certificate.

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