Lot
166 
(Molokai) Molokai, Apl 22nd, bold manuscript island and date cancel used from Kaluaaha (803, 1RRRR), tying large margin 1863, 2¢ carmine rose, vertically laid paper on cover to Kohala, additionally tied by "Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands, Apr 24" cds (243.03), Very Fine and choice. Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
THE UNIQUE MOLOKAI MANUSCRIPT POSTMARK ON COVER AND EARLIEST RECORDED POSTMARK USED FROM MOLOKAI.
Site of the first Christian mission station on Molokai, established in 1833 by Rev. Harvey Hitchcock. A Catholic mission station was built at Kaluaaha by Father Damien in 1874. Later, after the leper colony was opened on the other side of the island at Kalaupapa, Father Damien moved there to serve the lepers. The post office here served the small foreign resident population in the eastern section of Molokai. Mail service connected to Lahaina on Maui or by overland carrier to the harbor at Pukoo.
Realized: $6,250