Lot 3143
Hawaii, Waimea, H., Dec 16, manuscript postmark (Davey 803, Gregory 1R) on cover to Lahaina, Maui, franked with manuscript canceled 1875, 2¢ brown and tied by "Post Office, Kawaihae H.I., Dec 17, 1881" transit cds (238.02), pencil docketing at left noting L. Lyons as sender, Very Fine.Scott No. 35 Estimate $300 - 400.
The Postmasters of Waimea were Rev. Lorenzo Lyons (1858-1886) and Miss E. W. Lyons (1886-1900). Parker Ranch was headquartered nearby and the town was also site of the mission run by Lorenzo Lyons.
Realized: $600