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Sale 54: The Winter Auction

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Hawaii - Postal History (A-H Towns and Markings)

Lot 792    

Hawaii, Collection 2:05 P.M., purple straight line handstamp (MH 752 var.) on reverse of cover to Papaikou, Hawaii, franked with 1894, 2¢ brown tied by "Honolulu, H.I., Jan 6, 1898" duplex postmark, reverse with partial "Papaikou, Hawaii" receiving cds (255.01, scarcity 4); cover and stamp with small nick at right, otherwise Very Fine, this being The Only Example of This Auxiliary Collection Handstamp Bearing a "2:05 P.M." Date; with 2003 H.P.S. certificate.
Scott No. 75    Estimate $300 - 400.

According to Fred Gregory's website Post Office in Paradise, this collection mark is known bearing either a 9:25A.M. or a 3:20P.M. date. This marking with a 2:05P.M. date is the first one to be recognized.

Realized: $425

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