Lot 1407
Hawaii, Late Letter Mail (759, 1RRRR), clear strike of purple double-circle handstamp on 1884 cover bearing 5¢ ultramarine (39) horizontal pair with selvage at right, tied by target cancels and "Honolulu H.I. Aug. 15" cds to Liverpool, England, reverse with magenta "San Francisco Cal, Stm. Ship, Aug 23" transit cds, red Liverpool "U.S. Packet" (9.7.84) arrival cds, light edge toning, Very Fine and scarce Late Letter mail use, ex-Honolulu Advertiser, Steiner.Meyer-Harris No. 759 Estimate $500 - 750.
The "Late Letter, Mail" circular handstamp was known used July 2nd 1882 to October 1st 1884. The marking reflects payment of an extra fee for processing a late letter. Starting in mid-1882, letters brought to the Honolulu Post Office after the posted closing time for a mail shipment were charged an additional 5¢ fee to have their letters included in the mail. The fee was charged more to discourage the practice of bringing in late letters than for revenue.
Realized: $850