cover 1896 (15 May) small envelope addressed to Hong Kong, unstamped and bearing fine strikes of the boxed "HAINAN/SAMAH/LAND/POST" type I square handstamp with manuscript date and the circular type J handstamp below, both in reddish mauve; a most attractive example of this scarce marking. Photo

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cover 1896 (15 May) small envelope addressed to Hong Kong, unstamped and bearing fine strikes of the boxed "HAINAN/SAMAH/LAND/POST" type I square handstamp with manuscript date and the circular type J handstamp below, both in reddish mauve; a most attractive example of this scarce marking. Photo