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June 4th 2009. Paintings (Part 1 in a series).
Three stamps and a minisheet were issued on June 4th 2009 depicting Paintings. The original paintings of all four designs shown can be found in the Honolulu Academy of Arts. It is well worth a visit if you are vacationing in Hawai'i.
The $2.50 stamp (above left) pays for extra charges, such as additional weight. It shows the painting "Hawaiian Child with Poi Bowl" painted by Theodore Wores in 1901.
The $6 stamp (above middle) prepays the Overnight rate. It shows the painting "Hawaiian Fisherman" painted by Lionel Walden in 1924.
The $9 stamp (above right) prepays the Same Day rate. It shows the painting "Wheatfield" painted by Vincent van Gogh in 1888, a couple of years before his death.
The $9 minisheet (above) prepays the Same Day rate. It shows the painting "Two Nudes on a Tahitian Beach" painted by Paul Gauguin in 1891-1894.
The special postmark for this issue depicts an artists color palette. The different colors of paint were added by hand.
WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS ON ALL ORDERS
Technical details of the stamps:
Colors: Multicolored
Size: Individual Stamp - 38mm x 50mm. Minisheet - 64mm x 70mm.
Stamp sheet size: 16 (4 across, 4 down)
Perforation: Perf 12. Minisheet - imperf.
Stamps design: Enelani.
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), © 2009 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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