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Hawaii - Picture Post Cards

Lots 1448-1457 Lots 1458-1467

Lot 1458    

Hawaii, (Aloha nui) Native Grasshut, scene on "Aloha Nui" picture post card bearing 2¢ brown (75) tied by "Honolulu, H.I. Oct 25, 1898" duplex to San Francisco Cal., message number "XIII" dated "10/23/98" and reading "…It is not practicable to buy a silk blouse here, they all come from S.f. or east - cost more & are not stylish…", Very Fine.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

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Lot 1459    

Hawaii, (Aloha nui) Native making Poi, scene on "Aloha Nui" picture post card bearing 2¢ brown (75) tied by "Honolulu, H.I. Oct 25, 1898" duplex to San Francisco Cal., message number "XVI" reading "…The board is plain but good & my appetite is up to the right mark & no attacks of biliousness…", Very Fine and choice.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

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Lot 1460    

Hawaii, (Aloha nui) Palace and Birdseye view of Honolulu, scene on "Aloha Nui" picture post card bearing 2¢ brown (75) tied by "Honolulu, H.I. Oct 25, 1898" duplex to San Francisco Cal., message number "XI" reading "…of them at a time so that you can print some. Do not print more than 12 in one day because a person get nervouse when doing a lot. You have…", Very Fine and choice.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

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Lot 1461    

Hawaii, (Aloha nui) Pineapple Plantation, Pearl City, scene on "Aloha Nui" picture post card bearing 2¢ brown (75) tied by "Honolulu, H.I. Oct 25, 1898" duplex to San Francisco Cal., message number "XVIII" dated "10/23/98" and reading "…Saturday Mr. C. & I went to an Amateur theatrical performance. I send you the program…", Very Fine.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

Realized: $325

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Lot 1462    

Hawaii, (Aloha nui) Rainbow Falls, Hilo, Hawaii., waterfall scene on "Aloha Nui" picture post card bearing 2¢ brown (75) tied by "Honolulu, H.I. Oct 25, 1898" duplex to San Francisco Cal., message number "IX" reading "…Will you please request Max to take the films to Gawthorne & have one each printed for my collection as beofre Mr. G can use whatever…"; minor toning at at left, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

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Lot 1463    

Hawaii, (Aloha nui) Roasting pig underground, scene on "Aloha Nui" picture post card bearing 2¢ brown (75) tied by "Honolulu, H.I. Oct 25, 1898" duplex to San Francisco Cal., message number "XVII" reading "…Mr. Adelsteins friend Mr. Lewis I met, I knew him before also his father who is here at present - shall call at his house some night this week…"; top left corner stain on front, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

Realized: $325

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Lot 1464    

Hawaii, (Aloha nui) Royal Group, Royal Portrait scene on "Aloha Nui" picture post card bearing 2¢ brown (75) tied by "Honolulu, H.I. Oct 25, 1898" duplex to San Francisco Cal., message number "XII" reading "…weeks of time to do it in & I dont want you to get nervous over the job my dear. Print only such which are worth while. Buy some fresh toning bath…", Very Fine and choice.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

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Lot 1465    

Hawaii, (Aloha Nui) Royal Luau, scene on "Aloha Nui" picture post card bearing 2¢ brown (75) tied by "Honolulu, H.I. Oct 25, 1898" duplex to San Francisco Cal., message number "XIV" dated "10/24/98" and reading "…The last three days were hotter than experienced here for many years. The rain yesterday afternoon cooled off somewhat. Kiss Viva & Albert & yourself…", Very Fine and choice.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

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Lot 1466    

Hawaii, (Aloha nui) Volcano House, Hawaii, scene on "Aloha Nui" picture post card bearing 2¢ brown (75) tied by "Honolulu, H.I. Oct 25, 1898" duplex to San Francisco Cal., message number "XX" dated "10/25/98" and reading "…I'll not go to the Volcano, I'm too lazy & besides the fire is out. Be good to yourself…", Very Fine and choice.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

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Lot 1467    

Hawaii, (Aloha nui) Wailiku, Maui, scene on "Aloha Nui" picture post card bearing 2¢ brown (75), corner margin single, some perf toning, tied by "Honolulu, H.I. Oct 25, 1898" duplex to San Francisco Cal., message number "XV" datelined "Waikiki 10/24/98" and reading "…We take one or two baths daily. The beach is perfect - except that it is full of coral which cuts the feet…"; minor toning at left, Very Fine.
Estimate    $600 - 800.

Realized: $600

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