1896 Hawaii Official Stamp - Lorrin A. Thurston

Hawaii · 1896 · 12¢

The stamp features a portrait of Lorrin A. Thurston, a prominent Hawaiian politician, within an oval frame. The country name 'HAWAIIAN POSTAGE' is inscribed at the top, and the denomination '12 CENTS' at the bottom.

Issued by the Republic of Hawaii, this official stamp features Lorrin A. Thurston, a leading figure in the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy and the establishment of the Republic. It represents a transitional period in Hawaiian history before its annexation by the United States.