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Dawson Cover
very rarepre-1900

Dawson Cover

United States · 1851 ·

The Dawson Cover is the rarest and most important cover in Hawaiian postal history. The envelope is the only known cover bearing the Hawaiian 2c value "Missionary" stamp. It is the only cover with two different denominations from the "Missionary" stamp series. 1852 Hawaiian Missionaries and U.S. Sta

This stamp was issued in 1851. The Dawson Cover is the rarest and most important cover in Hawaiian postal history. The envelope is the only known cover bearing the Hawaiian 2c value

Printing Method

Engraved

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10,440
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$6,264
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$3,480
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1,740
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$696

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.