Last Day of Validity of Hawaiian Stamps Jun 13, 1900

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Hawaii's History, A Personal Collection

Author's Personal Collection: Beautiful Jun 13, 1900 Lahaina Maui Cancellation Postmarked June 13, 1900, the last day of Hawaii's independent postal system. The 5¢ UPU rate remained in force until midnight, June 13. The next day, United States domestic postal rates applied so this letter would cost only 2¢ if mailed June 14, 1900.
Author's Personal Collection

Beautiful Jun 13, 1900 Lahaina Maui Cancellation Postmarked June 13, 1900, the last day of Hawaii's independent postal system. The 5¢ UPU rate remained in force until midnight, June 13. The next day, United States domestic postal rates applied so this letter would cost only 2¢ if mailed June 14, 1900.

Name/Title

Last Day of Validity of Hawaiian Stamps Jun 13, 1900

Description

Hawaii, 1899, 2¢ rose, tied by bold four-ring cancel duplexed with "Lahaina, Maui, Jun 13, 1900" cds (255.9a1) used on the Last Day of Validity of Hawaiian Stamps to local address, Very Fine and gem last day use. Scott No. 81 stamp. Provenance - Schuyler Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale 103 - Lot 1455 August 25-28, 2022

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Create Date

July 4, 2023

Update Date

July 4, 2023