Lot 1577
Lahainaluna Seminary, Lahainaluna, HI. Complete Scrip Set ca. 1843. A complete set of Lahainaluna Seminary scrip, including: 3 Keneta; Hapaumi ($1/16); Hapawalu ($1/8); Hapaha ($1/4); Hapalua ($1/2); Hookahi Dala ($1) (1843-1844) Pick 2PE-10; 2PE-11; 2PE-12; 2PE-13; 2PE-14; 2PE-15. These are very rare notes that are also very historical. Protestant missionaries came to Hawaii in 1823. The missionaries discovered that there was no written form of the Hawaiian language. Therefore, they formed a committee that created the written form that is still in use today. They also convinced the Hawaiian Royalty of the need for an educational system. The missionaries established the Lahainaluna Seminary in 1831, which is still in existence today as the Lahainaluna High School. It is the oldest public school west of the Rocky Mountains. In 1834 the Hale Pa'i or house of printing was founded on the campus. This served as the home of Hawaii's first printing press. The first newspaper printed west of the Rocky Mountains was printed here plus English and Hawaiian language books. This is now a museum. This must be where these quaint pieces originated, possibly on Hawaii's first printing press. They portray school subjects and virtues such as industry, law, science, geography, education, and a map of the Hawaiian Islands. Each one was backed at issue, and they have since been removed from mounting. All six of the notes are graded by PCGS Currency, and are graded 64, 64, 63, 63, 63, and Apparent 60 respectively. The $1 (Hookahi Dala) piece has some damage on the face. A very rare set, with the last similar set sold at auction fetching more than $25,000. Expect a very similar realization today for this set. Lot of 6 notes.
Estimated Value $20,000 - 25,000.
Ex Ronald Russell Collection, Present Owner.
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| Realized $12,600 |
