Lot
745 
Mossman's Express, Nez Perces Mines, printed frank and fancy "Paid 50 Cents." scroll (MOS-200e) at bottom left on 3¢ red (U27) star die buff entire canceled by blue "Wailepta W.T., Oct 11" cds to Portland, Oregon; restored at left affecting, partial top flap, Very Fine appearance, Census WC2267, ex Dale-Lichtenstein. Thomas Nos. MOS-001 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Isaac (Ika) Van Doresy Mossman was one of the first express men into the Nez Perces or Clearwater area of Idaho Territory. He started by running a string of ponies from Walla Walla, Washington Territory. By July 1862, he had expanded the route from Walla Walla through Lewiston to the Oro Fino area of Idaho Territory.
Realized: $1,350