Sale 131: The Richard Malmgren Collection of Hawaii

Lot 217 P   

Hawaii, 1886, King Kamehameha IV, 2¢ orange vermilion, reproduction, plate proof on India paper, top right corner margin block of 4 showing intertwined "ABNC" initials in corner margin, full even margins and wide sheet selvage, bright and fresh with deep rich color, trivial natural wrinkle in top margin, Very Fine and choice, a lovely and scarce position multiple.
Scott No. 50P3    $2,000 for singles.

Realized: $850

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Lot 218    

Hawaii, 1889, King Kamehameha IV, 2¢ carmine, reprint, ample to large margins, rich radiant color, tied by neat "Honolulu, Aug 15, 1893" duplex postmark on locally addressed cover; cover reduced at left, otherwise Very Fine, rare with only a few examples known postally used.
Scott No. 51    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $575

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Lot 219    

Hawaii, 1891, Queen Liliuokalani, 2¢ dull violet, tied by four ring target handstamp on mourning cover to Pola, Austria paying the 2¢ printed matter rate (presumably a print death notice), reverse with Pola, 16/7, 92 receiving cds, Very Fine, a rare printer matter rate usage to Austria.
Scott No. 52    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $450

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