Lot 3392
Hawaii, (Hawaii) Waimea, Aug 7, manuscript postmark (803, 1RRRR) along with square grid handstamp both tying 1864, 2¢ rose vermilion, on cover to Rev. S.E. Bishop at Lahainaluna, Maui, docketed as from "Lizzie Lyons" in pencil; opened at left, clean and Very Fine.Scott Nos. 31 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
ONE OF TWO RECORDED MANUSCRIPT WAIMEA AND DATE CANCELLATIONS ON A STAMP AND UNIQUE ON COVER.
The Postmasters of Waimea were Rev. Lorenzo Lyons (1858-1886) and Miss E. W. Lyons (1886-1900). Parker Ranch was headquartered nearby and the town was also site of the mission run by Lorenzo Lyons. Lizzie was his wife.
Realized: $1,250