Lot 842
Wailepta W.T., May 21 (Walla Walla), bold strike of cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on yellow cover to Eugene City, Oregon; reduced slightly at left, F.-V.F.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $140
Lot 843
Walla Walla, W.T., Dec 1 (Walla Walla), sharp strike of two-line postmark on circa 1862 yellow cover bearing 10¢ green (68) s.e. and short corner perf, tied by matching diamond grid cancel to Middleboro Mass., Mass.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine and scarce early Washington Territory use.Estimate $300 - 400.
This two-line Walla Walla, Washington Territory postmark was used only from Nov. 17th 1862 to February 1863.
Lot 844
Walla Walla, W.T., Dec 29 (Walla Walla), clear strike of two-line postmark ties 3¢ rose (65) on circa 1862 orange buff cover to Jacksonville, Oregon; reduced at right, F.-V.F. and scarce early Washington Territory use.Estimate $200 - 300.
This two-line Walla Walla, Washington Territory postmark was used only from Nov. 17th 1862 to February 1863.
Realized: $210
Lot 845
Wallula, Wash. Ter. "2/27-1884" (Walla Walla), straightline postmark with manuscript dating on 2¢ red entire to Bernice, Nevada, reduced at right, Fine and rare, The only recorded example of this territorial straightline postmark.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $210
Lot 846
"Washtucna, 5-19-88" (Adams), manuscript postmark with matching manuscript tying 10¢ brown (209) on registered 2¢ green entire to Walla Walla, Wash. Terr.; couple cover flaws, F.-V.F., The earliest of only two recorded territorial uses..Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $300
Lot 847
"Waterford WT, June 18/74" (Wahkiacum), manuscript postmark and matching ms. cross-hatch tie 3¢ green (158) on light pink cover to Vancouver, Wash. Terr., reduced at right, Very Fine, The earliest recorded use from this town, and the only recorded manuscript postmark..Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $290
Lot 848
"Waverly Wash Ter, 5-2-82." (Spokane), manuscript postmark with matching cross-hatch cancelling 3¢ green (207) on cover to Union Falls N.Y., original datelined letter accompanies; some flaws, Fine and scarce, The earliest of only 10 recorded uses, this being one of two manuscript postmarks. (photo on web site).Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $130
Lot 849
Welch, Wash. Oct 17, 1889 (Spokane), cds cancels 1¢ postal card (UX9) with preprinted address to General Land Agent, N.P.R.R. Co., Tacoma, Wash. Terr.; minor staple holes, fresh and Very Fine, The latest of only two recorded territorial uses (photo on web site).Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $190
Lot 850
Wilburton, Wash. Ter, May 9, 1883 (Whatcom), blue cds duplexed with three-ring target that cancels 3¢ green (207) on cover to Skaget City, Wash. Terr.; reduced at left and some wear, F.-V.F., The only recorded use from this three-year post office.Estimate $200 - 300.
Wilburton Post Office was open only from 1882 to 1884.
Realized: $675
Lot 851
"Wilkeson W.T., Aug 13, 1888" (Pierce), type 2 cds with matching Maltese cross ties 2¢ green (213) on cover to Cambridge Mass.; small edge tear, stamp and cover toning, Fine, One of only Three Recorded Territorial Uses, the only type 2 cds use. (photo on web site).Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $140