Sale 1359 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 22-24 July, 2025
Category — Hawaii: Back-of-Book Issues
1896, 2c-25c Officials (O1-O6). Blocks of four, most stamps Mint N.H., 5c with top left corner selvage, 6c with bottom right corner selvage, 10c and 12c with top selvage, 12c few minor perf separations, Fine-Very Fine set, Scott value as hinged blocks
1884, 5c Blue, Large Die Proof on India (U4P1). 81 x 53mm, with die no. C-114 at top, fresh and Very Fine
4c-10c Entires, Blue Inside (U7-U9, U14). Unused, few with slight soiling or wrinkling, last with central thin which has the unexpected positive effect of showing a trace of the blue inside, otherwise Very Fine
1889, 1c Greenish Blue, Postal Cards, Trial Color Plate Proofs on Card (UY3TC). Intact message and reply cards that have not been folded, rich color that is distinctly different from the Gray Violet used for regular printing, card with some slight overall toning, light waterstains, reply card with few toned spots
VERY FINE. THIS WAS FOUND BURIED IN THE OLD-TIME COLLECTION THAT FORMS COMPRISES MOST HAWAII LOTS IN THIS SALE. THESE PROOFS, PRINTED ON THE SAME PAPER STOCK AS THE ISSUED COLOR, MAY HAVE BEEN INTENDED TO CONFORM TO THE U.P.U. COLOR SCHEME.
Our 2018 Rarities sale contained a newly discovered set of separated cards in this color. A 19-page article accompanies, describing the history of Hawaiian postal cards, the discovery of the other set, and suggestions for updating the Scott Catalogue listings.
1877, 25c Green, Plate Proof on India (R1P3). Large margins, rich color, fresh and Very Fine
1877, $1.00 Brown, Trial Color Large Die Proof on India (R3TC1). 33 x 49mm with die no. at top, on 45 x 57mm card, few toned spots, otherwise Fine and rare
1877, $10.00 Reddish Brown & Green, Plate Proof on India (R5P3). Huge margins, rich color, Very Fine and choice
1877, $50.00 Slate Blue & Carmine, Plate Proof on India (R6P3). Large margins, rich color, fresh and Extremely Fine
1893, 20c on 25c Green (R7). Block of 15, original gum, many Mint N.H., rich color, Fine-Very Fine, Scott value as hinged singles
1894, 20c Red, Imperforate (R9a). Block of four, unused (no gum), rich color, h.r. at left where tear in top left stamp, otherwise Very Fine, Scott value as two pairs with gum
1894, 20c Red, Imperforate (R9a). Horizontal pair, original gum, small h.r., large margins, rich color, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.F. certificate
1894, 25c Violet Brown (R10). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and impression, fresh and Extremely Fine, scarce in Mint N.H. condition
ADDENDA - LIGHTLY HINGED
1894, 25c Violet Brown (R10). Original gum, small h.r. at top right, rich color, choice centering, Extremely Fine
1894, 25c Violet Brown (R10). Rich color, cancelled by blue "Stamp Duty/Paid/Honolulu" handstamp, unusually wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem
1894, 25c Violet Brown (R10). Rich color on bright paper nicely complemented by red "Stamp Duty/Paid/Honolulu" cancel, choice centering, Extremely Fine
1894, 25c Violet Brown (R10). Bright shade nicely complemented by blue "Paid" Honolulu handstamp, Very Fine and choice
1897, $1.00 Dark Blue, Plate Proof on India (R11P3). Clear margins, rich color, light crease as often associated with this fragile paper, Very Fine appearance
1901, $50.00 Slate Blue & Carmine (R12). Mint N.H. block of four with top imprint selvage, deep rich color, Extremely Fine, Scott value as singles
1892, 25c Black, Playing Card Essay on Grayish Wove. 12 x 1¼", original gum, some slight toning which is found on all genuine examples, light creases, Very Fine, scarce with approximately 25 known, intended for use on packs of playing cards but never put into use, unlisted in Scott
1892, 25c Black, Playing Card Essay on Grayish Wove. 5½ x 1¼ in., original gum, h.r., toning which is more evident on gum than front, Very Fine and scarce with approximately 25 known, intended for use on packs of playing cards but never put into use, ex Golden, unlisted in Scott
1892, 25c Black, Playing Card Essay on Grayish Wove. 5¼ x 1¼ in., original gum, some slight toning, Very Fine and scarce, approximately 25 known, intended for use on packs of playing cards but never put into use