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OCTOBER 16 2000 - 125th Anniversary of the birth of Princess Ka'iulani - Heiress Apparent to the Kingdom of Hawai'i.

A set of 3 stamps, a mini-sheet and a booklet were issued on October 16th 2000 to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the birth of Princess Ka'iulani.

"Victoria was born on October 16 1875, the only daughter of Princess Likelike (King Kalakaua's sister) and Archibald Cleghorn (a merchant from Scotland via New Zealand - later Governor of O'ahu). There was great joy throughout the Kingdom of Hawai'i as there was now another heir to the throne. She grew up in Waikiki at 'Ainahau, her ten acre estate, which was a gift from her godmother, Princess Ruth. Her pets included peacocks, a giant turtle and her white pony "Fairy". In 1881, King Kalakaua on a visit to Japan proposed a marriage between Princess Ka'iulani and a Japanese Prince (the marriage never happened). In 1887, her mother died when she was just 12 years old. In 1889, she left Hawai'i to finish her education in Europe, including Great Harrowden Hall, Northamptonshire, England.

In 1891, Princess Ka'iulani was named by her aunt, Queen Lili'uokalani, as Heiress Apparent to the Kingdom of Hawai'i. However, the Queen was dethroned in 1893. After finishing her education in Europe, Princess Ka'iulani spent the summer of 1897 at Chateau La Chaire, Jersey, Channel Islands with her father "Archie", before returning to Hawai'i via Washington D.C. There she helped her aunt, Queen Lili'uokalani, in her lobbying efforts to restore the Monarchy (without any success). Upon her return, she was greeted very enthusuastically by Hawaiians and spent many days receiving well-wishers at 'Ainahau. While horseback riding in a rainstorm on the Big Island, where she was attending her friend Eva Parker's wedding, she caught a fever. She returned to 'Ainahau and died there March 6 1899. Long after her death, she is still lovingly remembered by Hawaiians and is probably the most popular of all the Hawaiian monarchy as her photos and memorabilia are found in many Hawaiian homes and offices. Hawai'i Post is proud to present the likeness of Princess Ka'iulani for the very first time on her own postage stamps."

(The above text between quotation marks, is the same as the text found inside the booklet for this issue.)

All 3 stamps are from original miniature watercolors painted by local artist Wayne Takazono. All 3 stamp drawings are © Hawai'i Post.

The $5 stamp (above right) prepays the overnight rate. It shows Princess Ka'iulani outside 'Ainahau feeding her peacocks. The orange lei around her neck is the "Ilima Lei" which was reserved for Hawaiian Royalty. Each lei requires hundreds of Ilima blossoms (and hours of work) as the Ilima plant is very tiny. The long green open-ended lei around her shoulders is the "Maile Lei" from the Maile vine. Today, the "Maile Lei" is usually only worn for official occasions.

The $3 stamp (above middle) plus the $5 stamp prepays the same day rate. It shows Princess Ka'iulani and Queen Lili'uokalani strolling together in the grounds of 'Iolani Palace. Princess Ka'iulani's mother (Princess Likelike) died when she was only 12 years old, so she was close with her aunt. The corner stone of the current 'Iolani Palace was laid on December 31st 1879 by King Kalakaua. It still stands to-day and has been restored to its former glory. Located in downtown Honolulu, tours of the Palace are available.

The $2 stamp (above left) prepays additional charges - such as extra weight. It shows Princess Ka'iulani as a young girl riding her pony "Fairy" on her 10-acre estate 'Ainahau in Waikiki. The Ko'olau mountains are in the background. When Princess Ka'iulani went to Europe, the thing she missed the most was her pony "Fairy".

The $8 mini-sheet (right) prepays the same day rate. It shows a pastel color portrait of Princess Ka'iulani by local artist Wayne Takazono.

 

(The drawing is © Wayne Takazono and reproduced by permission of the artist.)

A Booklet consisting of 3 panes containing 2 x $2, 2 x $3 and 2 x $5 stamps was also issued. Each pane of 2 stamps has a white margin all around. "© 2000 Hawai'i Post" is printed vertically on the lower right side margin & Hawai'i Security Printers, Honolulu, Hawai'i. is printed on the bottom margin of each pane
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The booklet cover (above left) is of white card stock with a glossy finish and is stapled twice at the left side. The cover shows a different pastel portrait of Princess Ka'iulani by local artist Wayne Takazono. The back cover explains Hawai'i Post's postage rates.

(The drawing is © Wayne Takazono and reproduced by permission of the artist.)

You can also order unstapled booklet panes - both mint, used and FDC's.

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Technical details of the stamps and mini-sheet:
Colors: $2, $3 & $5 - multi-colored
Size: 32mm x 48mm (stamps). 84mm x 70mm (mini-sheet).
Stamps sheet size: 30 (6 across, 5 down)
Perforation: 12. The mini-sheet is imperforate.
Stamp and Mini-sheet design: Wayne Takazono.
Layout & Pre-press: Enelani.
Printer: Hawai'i Security Printers, Honolulu, Hawai'i.
Printing Method: 4-color (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black) printing process.
Sheet margin markings: HAWAI'I POST (top middle), "Traffic Light" showing 4 colors used in printing (lower left side), © 2000 Hawai'i Post (lower right side) & Hawai'i Security Printers, Honolulu, Hawai'i. (bottom middle)
Paper: GPA coated white stock with water-activated gum on the back.


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