Lot
1144 
Hawaii, Coll. 8.50 A.M., purple straight line handstamp (MH 752 var.) on reverse of cover to Nawiliwili, Kauai, franked with 1894, 2¢ brown tied by "Honolulu, H.I., Apr, 16, 1897" duplex postmark, Lihue, Kauai transit on reverse; cover soiling on front and slightly reduced at right, a Very Fine strike, the Only Example of This Auxiliary Collection Handstamp Bearing a "8:50 A.M." Date. Scott Nos. 75 Estimate $250 - 350.
According to Fred Gregory's website Post Office in Paradise, this collection mark is known bearing either a 10:10A.M. or a 3:50P.M. date. This marking with a 8:50A.M. date is the first one to be recognized.