Archives International Auctions Auction 106 September 24, 2025

Archives International Auctions - Sale 106 37 September 24, 2025 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 172 172 Kingdom of Hawaii. Lahainaluna Seminary, Maui, ND (1843–44), Lot of 6 Banknotes. Kingdom of Hawaii, Lahainaluna Seminary, Maui, Kingdom of Hawaii, ND (1843–44), Lot of 6 I/U banknotes. Among the earliest issues of Hawaiian paper money, these notes were printed at Lahainaluna Seminary on Maui, the first institution of higher learning west of the Rocky Mountains. Established by American missionaries in 1831, the seminary introduced printing, literacy, and Western education to the Hawaiian Kingdom. Included are all six denominations: 3 Keneta (3 cents) Note, 2PE-10, “Industry” – Second Issue, Altered Plate, Secret Mark Variety, with engraved dot near hive entrance, backed at issue, thin laid paper printed in black by woodblock, central beehive vignette symbolizing industry and labor, PMG Uncirculated 63 with note of 2 small holes (possibly cancellation holes); Hapaumi (1/16 Dollar) Note, 2PE-11, “Law” – Second Issue, Altered Plate, Secret Mark Variety, with engraved stroke in scales vignette, backed at issue, central vignette of scales of justice, PMG Uncirculated 61; Hapawalu (1/8 Dollar) Note, 2PE-12, “Science-Astronomy” – Second Issue, Altered Plate, Secret Mark Variety, with engraved dot at telescope base, backed at issue, central vignette of telescope on tripod symbolizing astronomy, PMG Choice Uncirculated 63, only 5 graded with 1 higher; Hapaha (1/4 Dollar) Note, 2PE-13, “Geography” – Second Issue, Altered Plate, Secret Mark Variety, with added diagonal line on right globe, backed at issue, vignette of twin globes representing geography, PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 with note of small holes and a light stain at upper right corner; Hapalua (1/2 Dollar) Note, 2PE-14, “Education” – Second Issue, Altered Plate, Secret Mark Variety, with added shading stroke above Seminary roofline, backed at issue, vignette of Lahainaluna Seminary buildings, PMG Uncirculated 62 with note of 2 small holes and minor edge damage at lower left; Hookahi Dala ($1) Note, 2PE-15, “Hawaiian Islands-Cartography” – Second Issue, Altered Plate, Secret Mark Variety, with engraved dash in ocean below “DALA,” backed at issue, vignette of map of the Hawaiian Islands with flag, PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 with note of 2 small holes, only 4 graded with 1 higher. An extraordinary complete set of these historic and seldom-seen notes, combining rarity, numismatic importance, and cultural significance in Hawaiian history �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $30,000-50000