Sale 131: The Richard Malmgren Collection of Hawaii

Lot 294 P   

Hawaii, Revenue, 1897, $1 vignette only, trial color progressive die proof, in dull violet, mostly complete portrait design missing background crosshatching and other elements, on India on original card (46x70mm), few tone spots well away from design, a unique progressive proof, ex-Honolulu Advertiser.
Scott No. R11-E2    Estimate $400 - 600.

Realized: $425

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Lot 295 P   

Hawaii, Revenue, 1897, $1 dark blue, progressive die proof, virtually complete design missing only "American Bank Note Co. N.Y." imprint in small tablet at bottom, on India die sunk on card (59x87mm), some tone spots around design, F.-V.F., a unique proof, ex-Honolulu Advertiser.
Scott No. R11-E3    Estimate $500 - 750.

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Lot 296 P   

Hawaii, Revenue, 1897, $1 dark blue, progressive die proof, near complete design missing only "American Bank Note Co. N.Y." imprint in small tablet at bottom as well as many shading lines throughout design, on India die sunk on card (61x88mm); small tone spots along die sink at top well away from design, Very Fine, a unique progressive die essay.
Scott No. R11-E3a    Estimate $750 - 1,000.

This unfinished proof appears similar to to the unique proof that was in the Honolulu Advertiser collection, however it is an earlier version missing shading in hair, above "Hawaii", floral accent at left and shading in top central box.

Realized: $450

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Lot 297 P   

Hawaii, Revenue, 1897, $1 black, trial color large die proof on India paper, mounted on card (69x55mm), Extremely Fine, very rare.
Scott No. R11TC1    Estimate $500 - 750.

Realized: $500

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Lot 298 P   

Hawaii, Revenue, 1897, $1 dark blue, plate proof on India paper, mounted on card, horizontal pair, clear to mostly large margins, Very Fine.
Scott No. R11P3    $1,600 for singles.

Realized: $475

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Lot 299 P   

Hawaii, Revenue, 1901, $50 frame only, slate blue, plate proof, on India, large even margins, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine, very scarce.
Scott No. R12P3    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $450

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Lot 300 S   

Hawaii, Revenue, 1910, $5 vermilion & violet blue, red A.B.N.Co. "Specimen" overprint, sans-serif letters, with security punch hole, right margin block of 4, o.g., never hinged, strong bright color, Extremely Fine, signed and plated A. Chang.
Scott No. R15S    Estimate $400 - 600.

Realized: $425

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Lot 301    

Hawaii, Revenue, 1901-10 Treasurer's Office, "Not Liable to Duty", horizontal pair, o.g., strong bold color and attractively centered, some toning on gum, still Very Fine.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

AN EXTREMELY RARE MINT MULTIPLE OF THE TREASURER'S OFFICE "NOT LIABLE TO DUTY" REVENUE ISSUE.

Only a few mint examples are known with all of the example known to us are with no gum. This multiple with full original gum is of great rarity.

Realized: $1,300

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Lot 302    

Hawaii, Revenue, 1901-10 Treasurer's Office, "Not Liable to Duty", tied on small piece by blue 1916 Bureau of Conveyances date stamp cancel, well centered with rich color, Very Fine.
Estimate    $250 - 350.

Realized: $425

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