Lot 1467 E
Hawaii, Playing Card, 1893, 25¢ black on grayish essay, printed on full band (310x32mm), full o.g., few reinforced creases one through design, F.-V.F., still a very rare full band (most have been reduced closer to design).Estimate $250 - 350.
In 1892, Queen Liliuokalani authorized the printed of this 25¢ black stamp for the collection of revenue on playing cards. However, because the Queen was overthrown in January 1893, Stanford Dole became President of Hawaii, and repealed the tax on playing cards before this revenue stamp was to be issued.
Realized: $300