Lot 2149
Hawaii, (Maui) Ulupalakua, Maui, Jan 6, 1900, full bold strike of purple 29mm double line circle date stamp (tentative 255.01, 1RRRR) on piece with matching target canceled 1899, 2¢ rose, Extremely Fine.Scott No. 81 Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
THE UNIQUE AND NEWLY DISCOVERED EXAMPLE OF THIS 1900 ULUPALAKUA MAUI TOWN POSTMARK.
According to Fred Gregory's "Post Office in Paradise" website, There are only four examples of a Ulupalakua postmark recorded. One being the unique manuscript postmark (801) and three examples of the 30mm double lined outer and single lined inner circle date stamp (281.011) with another example of this postmark (EKU) being offered by us just last year.
Realized: $21,000