Lot
1229 
Hawaii, 1836 Kailua to Pittsford, N.Y., folded letter datelined "Kailua Isl. of Hawaii, Oct. 2nd, 1836" with red "New Bedford, Ms., Apr 8" cds with matching light "Ship" handstamp and blue manuscript "27" rating (25¢ postage + 2¢ ship fee), with lengthy 3½ page letter with interesting contents regarding Hawaii, the natives, dress and food, geographical descriptions, etc.; some edge wear and some internal splitting, Fine, a rare early letter from Kailua.Estimate $400 - 600.
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Realized: $950