Catalogue of the superb collection, comprising :
1851 Issue Covers (Lots 1-94)
Mail To and From Hawaii (Lots 95-115)
Foreign Destinations (Lots 116-205)
The collection of mail to and from Hawaii included the many possible Hawaiian-U.S. 1851 Issue combination frankings and several extremely rare usages. Of the 29 recorded “Missionary” covers, only six are combination frankings with U.S. stamps. The four finest “Missionary” – U.S. 1851 Issue combination covers were also offered in this spectacular sale. Beautifully illustrated with fine colour plates of every item. With the prices realised. Scarce in this hardcover edition.