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Sale 92: The Summer Sale

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Hawaii - Incoming Mail

Lot 2636    

Hawaii, 1866 (c., Jun. 26) Holmes Hole, Mass. to Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, cover addressed to "Capt. Benjamin Clough, Ship Northern Light" with bold "Holmes Hole, Mass Jun 26" cds and matching four-ring target cancel on U.S. 3¢ rose (65), s.e. at right, red crayon "" due rating adjacent; couple edge tears, Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Captain Benjamin Clough was the hero in the Mutiny of the "Sharon", which took place on November 6, 1842. Subsequently, he became Master of the "Northern Light" on a voyage to the North Pacific whaling grounds that began Dec. 8th 1864 and concluded Aug. 5th 1867. Harbor Master Registry of Lahaina places the "Northern Light" at Lahaina Oct. 30th 1865 and Oct. 26th 1866.

Realized: $300

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