UNSTRUCK ROYAL HAWAIIAN C.1940 JOHN KELLY "HEALANI" HOTEL MATCHBOOK BOX COVER

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This "Complete" Offering is Very Rare ART IMAGE: "Healani" by John Melville Kelly (1878-1962), is the most adored for his Hawaiian art. As an artist living in Hawaii, he accomplished several graphic techniques, most notably etching and aquatint, a print resembling a watercolor, produced from a copper plate. He established his collectibility through his wonderful depictions of Hawaiian people. Kelly was an early advocate for Hawaiian people and their rights. His favorite model, Marion, can be recognized in many of his art pieces which have become highly collectible in the spirit and romance of Hawaii. This match box with wooden matches is among the most prized in my collection. it is unstruck and in wonderful vintage condition, please see all scans for condition. ** Buy with confidence, if you have ANY questions about the item(s), or there are details that you feel are important to your purchase decision, please ask for those details by message email PRIOR to Buy it Now purchase. PAYMENT Payment is due after the auction closes or immediately for Buy it Now; thanks. We accept payment through eBay (U.S. funds only). SHIPPING and HANDLING We are very careful and take extra time and effort in our packaging of your items to assure their safety in transit, and take photos of your item before shipping; we ship only to confirmed addresses. **Domestic (USA): *** Please see our other art offerings .... "see other items".