Do these mean the same?
The first stamps used in Tunisia were those of the colonial power France of 1888 . Stamps specifically issued for Tunisia were issued from 1 July 1888 .
The first stamps used in Tunisia were those of the colonial power , France , from 1888 . Stamps specifically for Tunisia were issued from 1 July 1888 .

OPT:
[I] no.
[II] yes.
[II]