Lot
2136 
Hawaii, Per S.S. James Makee, red straightline ship handstamp on cover to Kapaa, Kauai, franked with 1894, 2¢ brown (couple short perfs) tied by "Honolulu, Nov 2, 1897" duplex, receiving backstamp; reduced at right, Very Fine. Scott No. 75 Estimate $500 - 750.
A VERY RARE EXAMPLE OF THE "PER S.S. JAMES MAKEE" SHIP STRAIGHTLINE.
This is one of two known to us in red with the other offered in our Gary Peter's Hawaii sale realizing $1,250 hammer.
Realized: $800