Lot
214 
Collection 8:05 A.M., purple straight line handstamp (MH 753 var.) on 1897, 2¢ green postal card to Hilo, canceled by "Honolulu, H.I., Aug 2, 1898" duplex postmark, receiving backstamp, Very Fine, the Only Example of This Auxiliary Collection Handstamp Bearing a "8:05 A.M." Date. Scott No. UX9a 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 8:05A.M. date is the first one to be recognized.
Realized: $290