Lot
997 
Jefferson City, Montana, Nov 26, 1881. Blue cds (S&D type 3) and matching target on 2¢ green entire to Helena, receiving postmark on face; small cover tear at top, Very Fine, the earliest of two recorded strikes. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $55
Lot
998
Lewis, Montana, Mar 16, 1881. Violet cds and star duplex (S&D type 1) tying 10¢ Banknote on registered 3¢ green entire to Meadow Creek, M.T., with original enclosure from Blacks Ranch; cover reduced at left, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $140
Lot
999
Mann, Mont., Oct 1, 1889. Bold cds with matching targets handstamps canceling 1887, 1¢ ultramarine, two singles on illustrated pen box corner card cover to Alexandria, Va., Very Fine, the only listed example. Scott No. 212 Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $135
Lot
1000
Marysville, Mont., Mar 26, 1886. Cds (S&D type 3) and matching grid tying 2¢ red brown on cover to Madisonville, Ky., Very Fine, only three examples recorded. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $55
Lot
1001
Meadow Creek, Geo. B. Bess, P.M., Aug 23, 1889. Purple cds (S&D type 3) with matching grid handstamp on 1¢ postal card to St. Paul, Minn., Very Fine. Estimate $50 - 75.
Realized: $20
Lot
1002
Melrose, Monntana, Jul 19, 1887. Cds and portion of star duplex (type 3) tying 1883, 2¢ red brown on cover to Notre Dame, Ind.; sealed cover tear at top not affecting postmark, otherwise Very Fine, one of two recorded strikes. Scott No. 210 Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $50
Lot
1003
Missoula, M.T., W.H.H. Dickinson, P.M., Correct. Purple oval handstamp (S&D type 8) on 1883 registry bill card, reverse with purple Registered, Missoula, M.T., Aug 13, 1882 octagon date stamp (type 6), F.-V.F., the only listed example of this postmaster handstamp. Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $75