Lot 2158
Hawaii, Coronation Ceremony Royal Invitation, 1883, multicolored Royal Arms on Mantle invitation (205x146mm) in English to Mr. & Mrs. W.H. Bailey, with original royal envelope franked with 1878, 1¢ violet tied by Honolulu target handstamp; cover with light toning and minor edge wear, 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: $1,150