#B42-RareVintage Hawaiian Islands Postage Stamps (5c & 2c)19th Century Classics

Title:

💎 Rare Vintage Hawaiian Islands Postage Stamps (5c & 2c) – 19th Century Classics – King Kalākaua & Statue of Kamehameha

Category:

Stamps > United States > Hawaii (1847–1898)

Condition:

Used – Good Vintage Condition

(Both stamps show age-appropriate wear and cancellation marks. Edges slightly frayed, consistent with age.)

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Item Specifics:

Country/Region of Manufacture: Hawaii

Era: Hawaiian Kingdom (Pre-1898)

Type: Postage Stamps

Denomination: 2¢ and 5¢

Color: Red / Carmine

Year of Issue: circa 1880s–1890s

Cancellation Type: Handstamped (visible marks)

Topic: Historical Figures, Royalty, Monuments

Grade: Ungraded

Certification: Uncertified

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Description:

Two authentic vintage postage stamps from the Kingdom of Hawaii, issued prior to U.S. annexation (pre-1898):

1. 2¢ Red King Kalākaua Issue – Features King David Kalākaua, known as the “Merrie Monarch.”

2. 5¢ Red Kamehameha Statue Issue – Depicts the famous statue of King Kamehameha I in Honolulu.

These are genuine historical pieces representing Hawaii’s royal postal history before statehood. Both show light cancellation marks and mild wear consistent with genuine period use. Ideal for collectors of Hawaiian, Pacific, or early U.S. territories postal history.

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Valuation & Pricing

Type Valuation Range Recommended Price (£) Notes

Individual (each) £8–£15 — Depending on condition and demand

Pair (as listed) £18–£25 £22.50 Buy It Now Historical and collectible pairing

Auction Starting Bid — £9.99 Encourages bidding and engagement

Recommended Listing Strategy:

Start auction at £9.99 (7-day duration, worldwide shipping).

Include a Buy It Now option at £22.50.

Offer combined shipping discount for multiple purchases.

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Shipping & Handling (Suggested)

UK: Royal Mail 1st Class Signed (£2.85)

International: Royal Mail International Tracked (£9.50)

Ships in protective sleeve & rigid mailer for preservation.