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lot # 2017 - United States 19th Century Stamps and Postal History 1851-56 Issue (5-17)

Wednesday Dec 09, 2020 09:00 America/New_York

14, 1855 10c Green, Type II, tied on an envelope addressed to "Hon Elisha Allen/ Honolulu Sandwich Islands" by bold "Bangor Me. Feb. 2" cds, 1858 docketing, clear to large margins, and few toned spots, small edge tear at right, still Very Fine and attractive use to HawaiirnrnElisha Allen (1804-83) was a congressman (Maine), lawyer and diplomat (US Consul to Hawaii under Fillmore) becoming a Hawaiian citizen after his appointment ended. He subsequently served as Minister of Finance, Chief Justice of The Hawaiian Supreme Court and judge and from 1856 until his death in 1883, served as Minister Plenipotentiary from the Kingdom of Hawaii to the US.rn Sale 3036: General Sale Session 1 - United States Stamps and Covers

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