Hawaii Statehood Postage Stamps | Statehood Issue | Hawaiian Islands | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 7c
Hawaii Statehood Postage Stamps | Statehood Issue | Hawaiian Islands | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 7c
Add historic Hawaiian welcome and Pacific island charm to your letters with these vintage unused “Hawaii Statehood” airmail postage stamps! This classic rose-red design is perfect for adding tropical heritage and meaningful statehood history to save-the-dates, wedding invitations, thank you cards, graduation announcements, travel-themed mailings, destination wedding stationery, and other snail mail. In pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 7-cents. These authentic USPS postage stamps are suitable for current mailing when used with the total required postage based on the weight of your mailing.
STAMP INFORMATION:
- Stamp Name: Hawaii Statehood Airmail
- Stamp Series: U.S. Airmail / Hawaii Statehood
- Year Issued: 1959
- Face Value: 7-cents (USD) per stamp
- Topic(s): Hawaii, Hawaii Statehood, Airmail, Hawaiian King/Chief Aliʻi, Lei, Hawaiian Islands, Star of Statehood, Pacific Islands, U.S. History, American States
- Color(s): Rose Red
- Mailing Occasions: Wedding Invitations, Save-the-Dates, Hawaii Weddings, Destination Weddings, Tropical Weddings, Beach Weddings, Island Mailings, Travel Correspondence, Graduation Announcements, Thank You Notes, Everyday Correspondence
- Printing Method: Rotary Press
- Scott Number: C55
- Adhesion Type: Gummed (see adhesion instructions below)
- Stamp Size: 25.0 x 40.0 mm / 0.98 × 1.57 in
- Condition: Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition
STAMP DESCRIPTION & HISTORY: The 1959 Hawaii Statehood airmail stamp features a Hawaiian Aliʻi, or chief, extending a lei of welcome, with a map of the Hawaiian Islands and a star symbolizing statehood. Issued to commemorate Hawaii’s admission as the 50th state, this rose-red 7-cent airmail stamp honors Hawaii’s Pacific heritage, island identity, and historic entry into the Union. Hawaii became a state on August 21, 1959, and this commemorative airmail stamp was issued the same day in Honolulu, Hawaii.
STAMP MEANING & SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE: The lei is a powerful Hawaiian symbol of welcome, affection, honor, celebration, and connection. The Aliʻi (Chief/King) figure evokes leadership, cultural heritage, dignity, and respect, while the star represents Hawaii’s new place in the United States as the 50th state. Together, these elements make this stamp especially meaningful for Hawaii weddings, destination celebrations, travel correspondence, graduation announcements, thank you notes, and messages celebrating welcome, belonging, new beginnings, or a meaningful journey.
STAMP SERIES HISTORY: The Hawaii Statehood airmail stamp was issued in 1959 as part of the U.S. airmail stamp tradition, which used “C” Scott numbers for airmail issues. The stamp marked Hawaii’s admission to the Union and reflected the importance of air routes in connecting the island state with the continental United States and the broader Pacific. Printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing using rotary press production, the stamp was issued in a distinctive rose-red color.
GENUINE USPS POSTAGE: These unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS as long as you use the adequate amount of postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. Check current postage rates at USPS.com.
GUMMED STAMPS: These postage stamps have a traditional moisture-activated gum on the back. These stamps require licking or wetting to adhere to envelopes or other surfaces. To ensure good adhesion, apply vintage gummed stamps to your mailings with a glue stick (we recommend using Elmer's "Re-Stick" glue sticks).
QUESTIONS? We love hearing from our customers and replies to inquires are usually answered the same day. Need more of this stamp? Looking for a particular stamp not found on our website? Want a curated postage set for your special event? Contact us with questions about vintage postage stamps and our services…
TELL YOUR STORY IN STAMPS: We’ve worked with hundreds of couples and their stationers to custom design highly stylized personalized postage sets based on our customer’s life stories. We can help you curate personalized vintage postage sets to commemorate your save-the-date, wedding, shower, announcement, and other special occasions in a truly unique fashion. Drawing on our encyclopedic knowledge of every stamp ever issued by the USPS, and sourcing from our extensive inventory of collectable unused vintage stamps, we’ll help you tell your unique story in stamps!
ABOUT HERITAGE POST HOUSE: Jennifer Kramer is the founder of Heritage Post House, a boutique vintage postage house located in Northern California. Jennifer sources the most beautiful unused vintage postage stamps ever issued by USPS and artfully arranges them into curated postage sets that are sure to add a special touch to your invitations, announcements, and special mailings. In addition to creating pre-arranged postage sets, Jennifer also works with couples (and their stationers) to create one-of-a-kind custom postage arrangements for wedding invitations, save the dates, and other special occasions.
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Product features
Product features
- Unused/uncanceled stamps
- Mint condition
- Limited circulation, collectable
- Postage value is face value printed on stamps
- USPS genuine and authentic postage
- Ready to use for mailing today
Handling and care
Handling and care
- Vintage stamps should be handled with care
- Do not expose to moisture
- Store unused stamps in provided glassine envelopes
- Store in a cool dark place
- Avoid long exposure to UV light
- Handle with clean/dry hands, cotton gloves, or tweezers
Application and use
Application and use
- Carefully weigh and measure each mail piece to determine required postage
- Check current postage rates at USPS.com
- Multiple stamps may be necessary to meet required postage for mailing
- Extra postage may be required for envelopes with a wax seal, ribbon, thicker than 1/4-inch, doesn't bend, square shaped, or irregular size
- Your local post office will confirm how much postage is required for your particular mailing
- Gummed stamps should always be applied to your mailing with a glue stick (we recommend Elmer's "Re-Stick" glue sticks)
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Shop with confidence
- 15 day return window for most stamps (excludes special orders and custom curated stamp sets); consult our Refund Policy for return requirements and details
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- All orders are insured by USPS for up to $100 of loss or damage
- Additional shipping insurance available for purchase for higher value orders
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Tell your story in stamps
Tell your story in stamps
- We’ve worked with hundreds of couples and their stationers to custom-design highly stylized personalized postage sets based on our customer’s life stories.
- We can help you curate personalized vintage postage sets that will commemorate your save-the-date, wedding, shower, announcement, and other special occasions in a truly unique fashion.
- Drawing on our encyclopedic knowledge of every stamp ever issued by the USPS, and sourcing from our extensive inventory of collectable unused vintage postage stamps, we’ll help you tell your unique story in stamps!
- Engage our custom curation services today and we’ll do the work for you…
Have questions?
Have questions?
- Questions about this or other stamps? We love hearing from our customers and replies to inquires are usually answered the same day. Contact us with questions about vintage stamps and our services.
- Need more of this stamp? We usually have access to more quantity than is shown here on our website. If you need more of any stamp, please contact us with the stamp name and quantity desired. We’ll email you with a price quote based on the quantity desired and an estimated delivery timeline.
- Looking for another stamp? We have ready access to virtually every USPS postage stamp ever issued. If you are looking for a particular stamp, please contact us with the stamp name and quantity desired. We’ll email you with a price quote based on the quantity desired and an estimated delivery timeline.
- Need a custom curated postage set? When you engage our custom curation services we do all the work for you. We have helped hundreds of customers by designing custom-curated postage for save-the-dates, wedding invitations, bridal shower invitations, birth announcements, reunion invitations, and more! We’d be delighted to help you tell your story in stamps…
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