Sale 71: The Sescal Sale

Lot 2228

Hawaii, King Kamehameha V, Autograph Letter Signed "Kamehameha" on 7" x 4½" Royal black bordered stationery (Medcalf #4) with black "K V" crown and "Iolani Palace" imprint, latter crossed out and updated "Moiliili, 23rd August 1866" dateline, letter reads "Dear Sir, Your note has been duly received. If the Minister of the Interior knew how pressed I am for the services of the prisoners that I have, I don't think he would have ordered the men on some other work. If his work is urgent and the men is only wanted for a short time. I will try and go along without the prisoners. If his work is not urgent I should like to keep the number of prisoners for the rest of the month. yours in haste, Kamehameha" and addressed to "W.C. Parke Esqr., Marshal Hawaiian Islands"; slight fold separation, Very Fine.
Estimate    $1,000 - 1,500.

Realized: $1,150

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Lot 2229    

Hawaii, King Kamehameha V, matching black bordered 3" x 5-1/8" envelope (Medcalf #2) and 8-7/8"x7-3/8" lettersheet (Medcalf #6), each with gold embossed Royal monogram emblem, lettersheet with Iloani Palace at top right; some lettersheet toning, F.-V.F., Medcalf $1,000 for both.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

Realized: $325

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Lot 2230

Hawaii, Queen Emma, autograph signature "Emma" on small piece, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $160

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Lot 2231    

Hawaii, Queen Emma, Medcalf #8, unused 2-5/8" x 4-5/8" envelope with black embossed royal emblem imprint on flap, black border; abrasion at bottom left of reverse, fresh and Very Fine, Medcalf $370.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $290

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Lot 2232    

Hawaii, Queen Liliuokalani, Medcalf #11, unused 3" x 5-3/8" envelope with embossed gold Royal emblem with hand painted green garter and letters (blue red and gold) on flap, embossed A. L. Bancroft & Co., San Francisco stationers imprint; small nick at right, F.-V.F., Medcalf $370.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $210

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Lot 2233

Hawaii, Coronation Ceremony Royal Invitation, 1883 multicolored Royal Arms on Mantle invitation (205x146mm) in English to Miss Bishop, with original matching envelope with Royal crown flap imprint hand delivered; invitation with small hole and small crease, some cover aging and flap crease, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate    $1,000 - 1,500.

A WONDERFUL AND RARE EXAMPLE OF THE ENGLISH VERSION OF THE 1883 ROYAL INVITATION.

On February 12, 1883 one of the most grand and regal events ever witnessed in Hawaii was held at the recently completed Iolani Palace in Honolulu. Nine years to the day after his election as Mo'i, David La'amea Kamanakapu'u Mahinulani Naloiaehuokalani Lumialani Kalakaua was crowned in a majestic coronation ceremony.

Realized: $950

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Lot 2234    

Hawaii, Royal Arms No Mantle, embossed gold seal on unsealed backflap of envelope (Medcalf 2), addressed to A.S. Cleghorn; some minor foxing, still Very Fine, Medcalf $400.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $190

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Lot 2235    

Hawaii, Royal Arms No Mantle, matching black bordered 3¾" x 4-5/8" envelope (Medcalf #4) and 12½" x 8" lettersheet (Medcalf #29), each with blind embossed Royal emblem, latter with light central fold as usual, Very Fine, Medcalf $1,400.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

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Lot 2236

Hawaii, Royal Invitation Card, Medcalf #13 var. (in English), 4-7/8" x 6¼" card with gold, red and black embossed Crown and silver border, by authority of Chamberlain inviting Mr. & Mrs. C.N. Spencer to a Dinner at Iolani Palace on August 26, Very Fine.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $260

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