Lot 1470
Hawaii, Hawaiian Stamp Duty, 1, One Dollar, fairly clear embossed revenue die impression, in combination with "Hawaiian Consulate, Port Townsend, W.T. " circular Royal Crown embossed departmental seal on large 1885 "Hawaiian Shipping Articles" ship crew contract for work aboard the Hawaiian bark Thos. R. Foster from Honolulu to Port Townsend, W.T.; some fold splitting and edge nick, Very Fine, a very scarce embossed revenue on shipping document with the rare Port Townsend, W.T. Consulate seal, with consulate seal unlisted in the I.D.C.I.D.C. Nos. RN5 Estimate $400 - 600.
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Realized: $700