About This Stamp
On October 18, 1937 the Post Office issued a 3-cent violet stamp to honor the Territory of Hawaii. This issue was part of a program to recognize the various United States territories. The vertically oriented design shows the statue of King Kamehameha I that stands in front of Iolani Palace in Honolulu. It was Kamehameha I (1736–1819) who united the Hawaiian islands into one kingdom.
First Day of Issue Ceremony
First Day of Issue Date: October 18, 1937
First Day of Issue Location: Honolulu, HI