Lot
974 
Hawaii, 1899, 5¢ blue, three singles, tied by two strikes of purple "Kealia, Kauai, Nov 7, 1899" cds (MH 282.011) on registered cover to Bethlehem, Pa., additionally tied by red "Honolulu, Hawaii, Nov 8, 1899" cds, matching "R" registry handstamp, Kapaa return address on reverse, Very Fine. Scott No. 82 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $250
Lot
975
Hawaii, 1899, 5¢ blue, tied by "Hilo, Hawaii, Apr 13 '00" dcds and Honolulu (4.15) transit duplex on fumigated cover to East Weymouth, Mass., top left and bottom right corners with fumigation cuts, San Francisco and East Weymouth (4.30) backstamps; some edge wear, small edge tear and small part of flap missing, F.-V.F. Scott No. 82 Estimate $150 - 200.
Bubonic plague swept through Honolulu and other parts of the Islands for several months and Honolulu was quarantined starting December 12, 1899 and finally ending April 30, 1900.