1857, 5c Blue, Thin White Wove (8). Tied by red "Honolulu Hawaiian-Islands Jan. 4" circular datestamp on cover originating in Apaing, Gilbert Islands and addressed to Union City Mich., endorsed "per 'Morning Star'" at lower left, "San Francisco Cal. 12 ? ?, 1860" debit circular datestamp struck partly off top of cover, cover repaired and stamp replaced, still Very Fine, rare early usage from Gilbert Islands, carried aboard the Morning Star to Hawaii where carried aboard the Yankee to San Francisco and charged 12c due for U.S. postage

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