common1900-1945

Hawaii Sesquicentennial Overprint

Name: Hawaii Sesquicentennial Overprint
Brand: United States

United States · 1928 · 2¢

A red 2-cent US postage stamp featuring George Washington, overprinted with 'HAWAII 1778-1928' to commemorate the sesquicentennial of Captain Cook's discovery of the islands.

This stamp commemorates the 150th anniversary of Captain James Cook's arrival in the Hawaiian Islands in 1778, a pivotal moment in Hawaiian history and its eventual connection to the United States.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

commemorative historical-event exploration heads-of-state

Catalog Numbers

scott649

Image: Bureau of Engraving and Printing · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1.25

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.75

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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