Hawaii #41, used, really short perfs along left edge

Item Specifics

Country

United States - Hawaii

Catalog Number

41

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Stamp Format

Single

Year of Issue

1882

Item Description

The item in this listing is a single used Hawaiian postage stamp listed in Scott as #41, and issued in 1882.

It is lightly cancelled, but the perfs are not ideal--particularly on the left edge.

Scott #41 has a catalogue value of $27.50

The history of the stamp is as follows:

This stamp shows the portrait of Queen Julia Kapi`olani, the Queen Consort of Hawai`i during the reign of her husband, King Kalakaua (r. 1874-1891). She died in 1899, just before final annexation of her Kingdom to the United States.

Scott #41 was issued after Hawaiian admission to the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in 1882. It’s primary use would have been to pay heavy (3 ounce) letters sent to the United States in 1882, and to all UPU member states from about 1885. It may also have been used to send registered, one ounce letters internationally. 15 cents was a great deal of money in Hawai`i in 1882—more than one day’s wages for an unskilled labourer—so it saw relatively little use.

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Item Location

Virginia, United States

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Worldwide

Returns Accepted

Yes

Returns Policy

Must be returned within 14 days in original condition. Money back, less shipping, no questions asked. Buyer pays return shipping.