Lot 893
Astoria, Orgn., Jul 26 (Clatsop), bold strike of early type cds (Whittlesey #2, R-C) on 1851 folded cover to Missouri with manuscript "10" rate, present is a poignant letter home to the sender's wife datelined "Clatsop Co., O.T."; some staining, F.-V.F. and rare.Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot 894
Astoria, Ogn., Jan 10 (Clatsop), cds (Whittlesey #3, R A) on 3¢ Nesbitt entire, to Kirbyville, Ogn., 1855 docketing at upper left; reduced at left with stain, F.-V.F.Estimate $50 - 75.
Realized: $50
Lot 895
Jacksonville, Ogn., May 6 (Jackson), cds (Whittlesey #2, R-A) with handstamp "5" on ca. 1855 stampless cover to "Marion Co., Origon Teritory" (sic); minor corner wear, F.-V.F. and rare.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $80
Lot 896
Jacksonville, Ogn., Jun 4 (Jackson), bold cds tying 1857, 10¢ green, type V on folded letter sheet to East Chester, N.Y., additionally tied by manuscript, Very Fine.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $210
Lot 897
No. Canyonville, Or. Dec 4, postmark on orange cover franked with 1861 3¢ rose with manuscript cancel to Roseburg, Extremely Fine.Scott No. 65 Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot 898
Olympia, Ogn., Aug 2 (Thurston), bold cds (type 2) on fresh cover to New York with matching "Paid" & "6" handstamps, Very Fine and choice.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $350
Lot 899
Olympia, Ogn., Sep 8 (Thurston), cds (type 2) on cover to Sublimity, O.T., with "Paid" handstamp and manuscript "3 cts", with original 1859 enclosure, reduced at left & edge wear, Fine.Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $50
Lot 900
Oregon City, Orgn., Nov 29 (Clackamas), cds (Whittlesey #2, R B-A) on 1853 folded cover to Cathlamet from the Surveyor General's Office with "5" rate handstamp; small bit of soiling at top left, F.-V.F.Estimate $100 - 150.
Lot 901
Oregon City, Orgn., Jan 21 (Clackamas), full bold cds (Whittlesey #2, R A) on pen cancelled 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire, probably territorial usage, to West Tualatin, Oregon; hint of soiling at right, Extremely Fine, a choice strike.Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot 902
Portland, Feb 19th, 1850 (Multnomah), dateline on folded letter carried privately to "Lewis River on the Columbia, Oregon T.", Very Fine, an early internal usage.Estimate $75 - 100.