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Captain Cook Hawaii Sesquicentennial Airmail Stamp

Name: Captain Cook Hawaii Sesquicentennial Airmail Stamp
Brand: United States
Availability: InStock

United States · 1928 · 2 cents

This 2-cent airmail stamp commemorates the 150th anniversary of Captain James Cook's discovery of the Hawaiian Islands. It features a portrait of Captain Cook, the British explorer who first encountered the islands in 1778.

Issued in 1928, this stamp celebrates a significant moment in Hawaiian history, marking the sesquicentennial of Captain Cook's arrival and the subsequent impact on the islands.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

captain-cook hawaii sesquicentennial airmail exploration

Catalog Numbers

scottC7a

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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