Sale 79: The George J. Kramer Collection of Western Trails and Routes

Lot 3120    

Jacksonville Ogn., Oct 18, bold strike of cds ties 10¢ green (68), rich color, on red and blue Lady Liberty & Flag patriotic cover to Montfort Wisc.; faults including cover tear and reduced at right, Fine appearance, a rare patriotic use, ex-Pearce.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

There is no evidence of patriotic covers having been printed in Oregon. A handful are known, two of which are from Jacksonville.

Realized: $230

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Lot 3121    

"O&C RR Sept 27 -73", Oregon & California Railroad manuscript postmark with matching squiggle on 3¢ green (147) on cover to Roseburg Ore., original letter headlined "Comstock Coalbank", also includes Oregon and California Railroad company ticket; some soiling, Fine, ex-Helbock.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $260

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Lot 3122    

Oregon, 1862-84, group of 4 covers including manuscript "The Dalles Ogn, Sept 19/62" postmark with 10¢ #68 to Wisc.; No. Canyonville Or. with #65 to Roseburg Or., Portland Ore. on #U58 to New London Conn., and 1884 Grant's Pass, Jackson County Ore. duplex on #210 to Jacksonville Ore.; some faults, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $190

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