Penrhyn – Scott #93ab-96ab

Description

Penrhyn 1978 – Discovery of Hawaii Bicentennial

Set of 4 Se-tenant Pairs – MINT

Bicentenary of Captain Cook’s arrival in Hawaii.

#93

(#a: 20c value): Red Sickle-bill (l’wii)

(#b: 20c value): Chief’s Feather Cloak

 

#94

(#a: 30c value): Crimson Creeper (apapane)

(#b: 30c value): Feathered head of Hawaiian god

 

#95

(#a: 35c value): Hawaiian gallinule (alae)

(#b: 35c value): Chief’s regalia: feather cape, staff (kahili) and helmet

 

#96

(#a: 75c value): Yellow-tufted bee-eater (o’o)

(#b: 75c value): Scarlet feathered image (head)

Birds are extinct; their feathers were used for artifacts shown.

P-Scott #93ab-96ab