Lot 830
"Steilacoom WT, 30 Sept" (Pierce), circa 1855 manuscript postmark with matching "X" cancel on 6¢ green (U14) buff entire to South Oyster Bay, N.Y.; corner reinforced, Very Fine and early Washington Territory use, ex-Persson.Estimate $300 - 400.
Steilacoom City post office in Pierce County opened in 1854 and closed in 1895.
Realized: $300
Lot 831
"Stephens W T, Nov 27/85" (Spokane), manuscript cancel on 1¢ postal card (UX5) with preprinted address to the General Land Agent N.P.R.R. Co., Portland, Oregon, F.-V.F., One of only four territorial uses..Estimate $150 - 200.
The Stephens post office in Spokane County was open only 1882 to 1890.
Realized: $140