| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | August 13, 1928 |
| Year | 1928 |
| Denomination |
5¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.05 | Color | Blue |
| Series | Hawaiian Overprint |
| Series Time Span | 1928 |
| Issue Location | Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Size | 0.75 x 0.87 in |
| Postal Administration | United States |
| Condition | Name | Avg Value |
|---|---|---|
|
M-H-F
|
Mint - Hinged - Fine | View price |
|
M-H-VG
|
Mint - Hinged - Very Good | View price |
|
U-F
|
Used - Fine | View price |
|
U-VG
|
Used - Very Good | View price |
Prepared by overprinting a 5-cent stamp of the 1922–23 series with the word "Hawaii" and the dates "1778–1928". The overprint was in black ink. Valid only within Hawaii at regular post offices and through the Philatelic Agency for collectors.
A special issue of overprinted postage stamps was provided for placing on sale in Hawaiian post offices in connection with the sesquicentennial celebration held August 15 to 20, 1928.
The issue was prepared by overprinting a quantity of 2-cent and 5-cent stamps of the 1922–23 series, with the overprint "Hawaii" across the upper half of the stamp, and the dates "1778–1928" below. The overprint was in black ink on both stamps.
The overprinted stamps were first placed on sale August 13, 1928, in Honolulu, Hawaii, and at other Hawaiian post offices as soon thereafter as distribution could be made.
The overprinted stamps were not issued to post offices outside of the Hawaiian Islands, but a limited supply was placed on sale in the Philatelic Agency for the convenience of stamp collectors.
The Hawaiian overprinted stamps are valid for the prepayment of postage at all post offices using ordinary United States stamps.