Lot
2127 
Hawaii, (Molokai) Kalaupapa, Molokai, H.I., purple three-line postmark tying U.S. 2¢ Bureau issue on cover to Honolulu, reverse with "Honolulu, H.I., Jun 20, 1900" receiving duplex; cover with "restored" corners that were clipped for fumigation, Very Fine, an extremely rare territorial postmark usage from Kalaupapa, Molokai used less than a week after Hawaii became a territory. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Because of an outbreak of the bubonic plague, fumigation was required on all mail from December of 1899 until April 30, 1900. This cover shows that fumigation took place several months more in Molokai.
Realized: $850