Sale 65: The Gary Peters Collection of Hawaii

Lot 194    

ELC, manuscript initials on 1864, 2¢ rose vermilion on cover to Lahainaluna, Maui, tied by target handstamp with matching "Honolulu, Hawaiian - Islands, Oct 11" cds, docketed "J.T. Pogue, Sept 24/66" a missionary who was stationed at Waiohinu; small cover corner nick at top left, Very Fine, one of three examples of this manuscript initial postmark known to us.
Scott No. 31    Estimate $500 - 750.

During parts of 1866, the Hilo Postmaster had administrative authority over Waiohinu and there was a quick succession of unidentified people running the office there.

Realized: $525

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Lot 195    

Grid of Dashes in Circle, two bold strikes of handstamp (cirgrid25-7(dashes), 1R) tying 1875, 2¢ brown, two singles on cover to Kohala, bold Honolulu, "Hawaiian - Islands, Jan 31" cds, Feb. 1876 docketing on reverse; opening slit affecting margin of right stamp, Very Fine, rare as believed to have been used for a short time in Honolulu during January-February of 1876.
Scott No. 35    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $110

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Lot 196    

"H" in Circle of Hilo, full strike of handstamp (Davey 163, Gregory lettH-24, 1R) tying 1864, 2¢ rose vermilion on cover to Honolulu, "Hilo P.O., Hawaiian- Islands, Aug 9" cds (242.13), stamp additionally tied by dashed 4-ring target handstamp (Gregory ring4-24, 1R); small insect hole affecting stamp, otherwise Very Fine, a very scarce handstamp combination.
Scott No. 31    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $210

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Lot 197    

"H" in Circle of Hilo, complete strike of handstamp (lettH-24(circled H, serifed), 1R) tying 1864, 2¢ rose vermilion on cover to Kohala, matching "Hilo P.O., Hawaiian - Islands, Sep 13" cds (242.13), Very Fine.
Scott No. 31    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $250

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Lot 198    

"H" Serifed of Hilo, bold strike of fancy handstamp (Davey 164, 1R) canceling 1864, 2¢ rose vermilion on cover to Kohala, tied by matching "Hilo P.O., Hawaiian - Islands, Mar 29" cds, Very Fine.
Scott No. 31    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $700

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Lot 199    

"H" Serifed of Honolulu, socked-on-the-nose strike of handstamp (lettH-14, 1R) on 1864, 2¢ rose vermilion on cover to Lahaina, matching "Honolulu., Hawaiian - Islands, Feb 23 cds, 1869" docketing at left, Very Fine and choice.
Scott No. 31    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $260

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Lot 200    

"HI" Negative In Circle, socked-on-the-nose strike of fancy handstamp (151) on 1864, 2¢ rose vermilion on cover to Lahaina, matching "Honolulu, Hawaiian - Islands, Mar 22" cds, 1870 pencil docketing at left; couple minor cover edge nicks, Very Fine.
Scott No. 31    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $260

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Lot 201 o   

"HI" Negative in Serrated Circle, full bold strike of handstamp (lettHI-23(serrated negative HI), 1RRRR) on 1864, 2¢ rose vermilion, couple margin flaws, a Very Fine strike, one of finer examples of this very rare fancy postmark.
Scott No. 31    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $210

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Lot 202 o   

"L" Negative in Circle, full strike of handstamp (lettL-15(negative), 1RRR) on 1864, 2¢ rose vermilion with additional target handstamp (center pin piercing stamp), a Very Fine strike.
Scott No. 31    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $260

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Lot 203    

Muted Circle of Kawaihae, canceling 1875, 2¢ brown on fresh cover to Lahainaluna, West Maui, matching "Kawaihae P.O., Jan" cds (244.02, scarcity 2), 1877 docketing at left, Very Fine, a rare mute killer handstamp.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $375

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