Lot 128
(Lanai) Lanai, Nov 21, manuscript postmark with date (803, 1RRRR) on 1864, 2¢ rose vermilion on 1867 folded letter to Honolulu, stamp additionally canceled by pencil and cover endorsed "Pr "Halawa" with 4 bales wool", letter from Lanai postmaster Walter M. Gibson regarding shipment…I am sorry that I could not ship it sooner, but this is the first opportunity I have had in six weeks. The "Halawa" agrees to come now regularly to my landing so that I hope to have better facilities in future for shipping produce.; some light toning, Very Fine.Scott No. 31 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
THE EARLIEST AND FINEST OF TWO RECORDED ON COVER EXAMPLES OF THE "LANAI" MANUSCRIPT POSTMARK.
The Lanai post office was located in Keole, the ranch headquarters in the center of the island. The office served the sheep ranch located on the island.
Realized: $2,700