Penrhyn – Scott #96c-96d

Description

Penrhyn 1978 – Discovery of Hawaii Bicentennial

Set of 2 Souvenir Sheets of 4 – MINT

Bicentenary of Captain Cook’s arrival in Hawaii.

#96c {Birds are extinct; their feathers were used for artifacts shown.}

(#93a: 20c value): Red Sickle-bill (l’wii)

(#94a: 30c value): Crimson Creeper (apapane)

(#95a: 35c value): Hawaiian gallinule (alae)

(#96a: 75c value): Yellow-tufted bee-eater (o’o)

 

#96d

(#93b: 20c value): Chief’s Feather Cloak

(#94b: 30c value): Feathered head of Hawaiian god

(#95b: 35c value): Chief’s regalia: feather cape, staff (kahili) and helmet

(#96b: 75c value): Scarlet feathered image (head)

P-Scott #96c-96d