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Sale 65: The Gary Peters Collection of Hawaii

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Auxiliary Markings

Lots 213-222 Lots 223-226

Lot 223    

Received in this Condition., clear strike of straightline handstamp on back of cover bearing 2¢ brown (75) tied by "Honolulu, H.I. May 24 1895" duplex to Dr. B.D. Bond, N. Kohala, reverse with partial purple receiving strike, Very Fine.
Meyer-Harris No. unrecorded, 1RRRR    Estimate $200 - 300.

ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED STRIKES OF THIS SERVICE MARKING.

The only recorded strikes of this service marking are recorded as backstamps on domestic covers dated September 27, 1894 and May 24, 1895.

Realized: $260

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Lot 224    

Received Unsealed., clear strike of purple straight line handstamp (MH unrecorded, 1RRRR) on reverse of 1898 incoming cover from Berkeley, Cal. franked with U.S. 5¢ small bureau tied by duplex postmark, addressed to Honolulu with "35 Ctms/T" handstamp; tone band at center of cover, a Very Fine strike, this being One of Two Known Strikes of This Auxiliary Marking and the Only One in Purple, the other recorded is in black.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

Realized: $270

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Lot 225    

Too Late., straight line handstamp in black (MH unrecorded, 1RRRR) on cover to Kalae, Molokai, franked with 1894, 1¢ yellow, two singles tied by "Honolulu, H.I., Sep 30, 1895" duplex postmark; cover reduced at left, Very Fine, a very rare "Too Late" auxiliary marking only listed in purple, with only four strikes reported.
Scott No. 74    Estimate $400 - 600.

Realized: $400

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Lot 226    

Too Late., straight line handstamp in blackish purple (MH unrecorded, 1RRRR) on 1893, 5¢ blue entire to Oakland, Cal, canceled by "Honolulu, H.I., Oct, 17, 1895" duplex postmarks; some light tone spots, F.-V.F., a very rare "Too Late" auxiliary marking.
Scott No. U12    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $190

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