Lot
305 
John H. Maby, Volcano House, Hawaii, red oval handstamp ties 2¢ rose (43) on 2¢ black (UX2) postal card to Sydney, N.S.W. bold purple "Hilo, Hawaii" cds (235.02) and target duplex and "Hilo, Hawaii, Feb 9, 1890" cds (282.011) canceling, Honolulu duplex transit, "Paid All" in oval handstamp; flaws including cuts around and into stamp (fortunately not separated), F.-V.F., an unusual array of markings. Peters-Uota No. VH-HS-1 Estimate $300 - 400.
Wilder's Steamship Co. acquired Volcano House in 1885, and John H. Maby served as its manager until ownership changes in 1891.
Realized: $1,050