Lot
1846 
Hawaii, "Registered.", two bold strikes of purple straightline handstamp (MH unlisted), one cancels 10¢ yellow-green (77) pair and other adjacent at left on 1898 registered cover to Bethlehem Pa., blue "Lihue, Kauai, Aug. 20. 98" double-circle cds, red "Honolulu, Hawaii, Aug 21, 1898" cds with matching matching "R" and "A.R." handstamps, flap with blue ms. "Registered by Hong Feart, Kapaa, Kauai, H.I.", Very Fine and choice, A rare example of this "Registered." straightline from Kauai. Estimate $500 - 750.
Gregory records this "Registered." straightline used from October 8, 1897 to March 10, 1900 on mail originating from Kauai only.
Realized: $675