1893 10c Red Brown Error, King David Kalakaua
# H61B - 1893 10c Red Brown Error, King David Kalakaua
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Elusive Hawaii Red Overprint Error Stamp…
A fascinating find for your Hawaii Collection
Over 130 years ago, a single sheet of 50 red brown Hawaii stamps was accidentally overprinted with red ink instead of black… and a rare error stamp was born.
Today there are less than 40 examples of this stamp known to have survived the passage of time and historic events. Some are thought to have perished in the great San Francisco earthquake of 1906.
A wonderful example of this rare old error stamp
The Hawaii #H61B red overprint error is engraved, so it’s a tiny masterpiece – just what we collectors love. The stamp is unused with no cancel to hide its fine engraving and royal subject. The color is rich and the stamp appears fresh. It has lost its gum, common for stamps of this age. That doesn’t detract at all from the stamp’s beauty and desirability. And it saves you thousands. (The 2024 Scott Specialized Catalogue lists the stamp with gum at $15,000.00!) Perforations cut the frame at the top, typical for the issue and the era.
Full of philatelic and Hawaiian history
After the January 17, 1893 overthrow of Queen Liliuokalani, stamps of the new Provisional Government were needed quickly. It was decided to issue the previous Royal Portrait Series with an overprint, the color to be determined by what would show up best.
The #H61B overprint error was printed by the Gazette Company of Honolulu, which also produced a weekly anti-monarchy newspaper. The overprint for the 10c denomination was supposed to be black so it would show up on the red brown stamp. Instead, red ink was mistakenly used, resulting in the Provisional GOVT. 1893 overprint not standing out as clearly as intended.
Royal Stamp Portrait Captures the Last King of Hawaii
This rare #H61B error stamp is part of the Royal Portraits Series, a historic archive of the monarchs of the Kingdom of Hawaii. The king shown on this stamp is David Kalākaua, sometimes called “The Merrie Monarch”. A progressive and beloved leader, King David reigned over the Hawaiian Islands from 1874 to 1891. He wrote the Hawaiian National Anthem.
King Kalākaua was well-educated – fluent in both Hawaiian and English. He was a great supporter of traditional Hawaiian music, dance, and folklore. (Likely the inspiration for his lively nickname.) The king worked to encourage and preserve Hawaiian culture. He wrote a book in English explaining the customs and history of Hawaii. His purpose was to preserve the kingdom’s traditions in writing. (And to let outsiders know that Hawaiians were cultured and literate.) King David was the first head of state to travel around the world, learning about foreign governments, forging relationships with world leaders, and encouraging immigration to the Islands.
This Red Overprint Error is Rare… You may never have another chance to own it
We seldom have the honor of being temporary guardians of a Hawaii error stamp this rare. Now you can have the privilege of preserving it for yourself and future generations. By owning and caring for the stamp, you’re helping keep the great history of Hawaii alive, too.
The #61B comes encapsulated in archival material to protect your new stamp, along with a Philatelic Foundation Certificate. Time payments are available to make it easier to get this treasure into your Hawaii stamp collection. If you’d like to make it your own, call today and claim it before someone else does.
Elusive Hawaii Red Overprint Error Stamp…
A fascinating find for your Hawaii Collection
Over 130 years ago, a single sheet of 50 red brown Hawaii stamps was accidentally overprinted with red ink instead of black… and a rare error stamp was born.
Today there are less than 40 examples of this stamp known to have survived the passage of time and historic events. Some are thought to have perished in the great San Francisco earthquake of 1906.
A wonderful example of this rare old error stamp
The Hawaii #H61B red overprint error is engraved, so it’s a tiny masterpiece – just what we collectors love. The stamp is unused with no cancel to hide its fine engraving and royal subject. The color is rich and the stamp appears fresh. It has lost its gum, common for stamps of this age. That doesn’t detract at all from the stamp’s beauty and desirability. And it saves you thousands. (The 2024 Scott Specialized Catalogue lists the stamp with gum at $15,000.00!) Perforations cut the frame at the top, typical for the issue and the era.
Full of philatelic and Hawaiian history
After the January 17, 1893 overthrow of Queen Liliuokalani, stamps of the new Provisional Government were needed quickly. It was decided to issue the previous Royal Portrait Series with an overprint, the color to be determined by what would show up best.
The #H61B overprint error was printed by the Gazette Company of Honolulu, which also produced a weekly anti-monarchy newspaper. The overprint for the 10c denomination was supposed to be black so it would show up on the red brown stamp. Instead, red ink was mistakenly used, resulting in the Provisional GOVT. 1893 overprint not standing out as clearly as intended.
Royal Stamp Portrait Captures the Last King of Hawaii
This rare #H61B error stamp is part of the Royal Portraits Series, a historic archive of the monarchs of the Kingdom of Hawaii. The king shown on this stamp is David Kalākaua, sometimes called “The Merrie Monarch”. A progressive and beloved leader, King David reigned over the Hawaiian Islands from 1874 to 1891. He wrote the Hawaiian National Anthem.
King Kalākaua was well-educated – fluent in both Hawaiian and English. He was a great supporter of traditional Hawaiian music, dance, and folklore. (Likely the inspiration for his lively nickname.) The king worked to encourage and preserve Hawaiian culture. He wrote a book in English explaining the customs and history of Hawaii. His purpose was to preserve the kingdom’s traditions in writing. (And to let outsiders know that Hawaiians were cultured and literate.) King David was the first head of state to travel around the world, learning about foreign governments, forging relationships with world leaders, and encouraging immigration to the Islands.
This Red Overprint Error is Rare… You may never have another chance to own it
We seldom have the honor of being temporary guardians of a Hawaii error stamp this rare. Now you can have the privilege of preserving it for yourself and future generations. By owning and caring for the stamp, you’re helping keep the great history of Hawaii alive, too.
The #61B comes encapsulated in archival material to protect your new stamp, along with a Philatelic Foundation Certificate. Time payments are available to make it easier to get this treasure into your Hawaii stamp collection. If you’d like to make it your own, call today and claim it before someone else does.