Lot 1453 S
Hawaii, 1899, 1¢ dark green, red A.B.N. Co. "Specimen" overprint, positions LR12-13, 17-18, sans-serif letters, with security punch holes, block of 4, o.g., never hinged, fresh with rich color, Very Fine, a rare multiple, with only one sheet overprinted.Scott No. 80S Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $220
Lot 1454 S
Hawaii, 1899, 2¢ rose, "Ultramar" specimen handstamp, no gum, strong color, Very Fine and scarce.Scott No. 81S Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $375
Lot 1455
Hawaii, 1899, 2¢ rose, tied by bold four-ring cancel duplexed with "Lahaina, Maui, Jun 13, 1900" cds (255.9a1) used on the Last Day of Validity of Hawaiian Stamps to local address, Very Fine and gem last day use.Scott No. 81 Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $850
Lot 1456 o
Hawaii, 1899, 2¢ rose, "flying goose" flaw, Pos. 48LR, nice centering, lightly canceled by Honolulu duplex leaving flaw clearly visible; light toning, F.-V.F. appearance.Scott No. 81 $350.
Realized: $200
Lot 1457 o
Hawaii, 1899, 2¢ rose, "flying goose" flaw, light barred duplex cancel, bright vibrant color, F.-V.F.Scott No. 81 var. $350.
Realized: $180
Lot 1458 S
Hawaii, 1899, 5¢ blue, with red A.B.N.C. "SPECIMEN" overprint, small serif letters, with security punch hole, gutter block of 4, positions UL49-50, LL9-10, o.g., never hinged, well centered, rich color, Very Fine and rare gutter block, ex-A.B.N.C. Archives; each signed Chang.Scott No. 82S Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $350