Lot 3024
Hawaii, D.L. Gregg, signature as Minister of Finance on June 30th 1860 official Department of Finance document appointing Frederick L. Lyman as Assessor for the District of Hilo, Island of Hawaii for the year 1860, printed negative "Royal Stamp" at top; file folds, Very Fine.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $250
Lot 3025
Hawaii, J.A. King, signature as Minister of the Interior on official 1894 Department of the Interior document appointing Levi Lyman as Inspector of Elections for the 8th Precinct, 5th District Oahu, official red embossed "Interior Department, Republic of Hawaii" seal; file folds with one affecting seal, Very Fine.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $325
Lot 3026
Hawaii, Jno. H. Smith, signature as Minister of Finance on official Department of Finance July 19th 1870 document appointing F.S. Lyman as Assessor of Taxes for the District of Hilo, official red orange "Kuhina Waiwai, Finance Depmt." embossed seal; some slight aging, F.-V.F.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $250
Lot 3027
Hawaii, Mataio Kekuanaoa, signature "M. Kekuanaoa" twice on Feb. 28th 1860 document written in Hawaiian, unlisted official red wax Crown seal, Very Fine.Estimate $300 - 400.
Mataio Kekuanao'a (1791-1868) descended from the high chiefs of the island of Oahu. His first name is the Hawaiian form of Matthew. Kekuanao'a translates as "the standing protection" in Hawaiian. He was the Royal Governor of Oahu 1839-64. On December 21, 1863 he was made the sixth Kuhina Nui, replacing his daughter who became Crown Princess and heir apparent to the throne. He also served as a member of the House of Nobles from 1841-68, Privy Council 1845-69, and as President of the Board of Education from 1860.
Realized: $475
Lot 3028
Hawaii, Samuel C. Damon, Autograph Letter Signed "Saml C. Damon" certifying hat the infant daughter of Capt. and Mrs. Babcock was baptized with the name Ann Eliza, datelined "Honolulu, S.I., December 21. 1858"; overall toning, F.-V.F.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $220
Lot 3029
Hawaii, Sanford B. Dole, former President of the Republic of Hawaii and later Territorial Governor, signature on 1924 Bank of Hawaii, Ltd. check, Very Fine.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $170
Lot 3030
Hawaii, Sanford Ballard Dole, Autograph Letter Signed "Sanford B. Dole", two-pages on Executive Chamber, Honolulu, H.I. stationery, December 20, 1899, reading "Theo F. Lansing Esq, Minister of Finance, Sir: Your letter of this date resigning the office of Minister of Finance has been received. In accepting the same I desire to express my appreciation of the public spirit which led you to accept an office of great responsibility under circumstances which made the tenure uncertain and with full recognition on your part of such uncertainty. I regret that the official relation between use has terminated so soon an am glad to express to you my enjoyment and appreciation of such association, both on account of your uniform courtesy and the ability and integrity of your personal character which a former term of my office brought conspicuously to my notice. I am, Very sincerely yours, Sanford B. Dole"; slight toning, F.-V.F.Estimate $300 - 400.
Sanford Ballard Dole (1844-1926) was a lawyer and jurist in the Hawaiian Islands as a Kingdom, Protectorate, Republic and Territory. An enemy of the Hawaiian Royalty and friend of the elite immigrant community, Dole advocated the westernization of Hawaiian government and culture. After the overthrow of the Monarchy, he served as President of Hawaii (1894-1900) until his government secured Hawaii's annexation by the United States. He then served as the first Territorial Governor of Hawaii (1900-1903).
Realized: $525
Lot 3031
Hawaii, 1867 Hawaiian Document, one page written in Hawaiian with green embossed Royal Stamp crown seal and signed "Kaiu", second page notarized and signed by R.A. Lyman as Cir. Judge, fresh and Very Fine.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $250
Lot 3032
Hawaii, 1924 Territory of Hawaii Passport, passport for Homer C. Brigham including "British Consulate, Honolulu" framed handstamp; well traveled with handstamp of various countries represented and some revenue stamps.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $190
Lot 3033
Hawaii, Books and Auction Catalogs, small group comprising Weather Record for Honolulu and the Hawaiian Islands (four 1898, 1900, 1901, 1902), Meyer-Harris The Stamps of Hawaii (faulty), Surveying the Mahele, and auction catalogs comprising names sales: Champion, Ishikawa, Aall, Craveri Hawaiian Missionaries and Advertiser HB set, Fine (no photo).Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $90