Lot 1389
Washington Territory Postal History Accumulation, 1850-80's, over 250 cards and covers, many with interesting letters. Many common cancels from towns such as Seattle, Tacoma, New Tacoma, etc. but also quite a few hard-to-find small town cancels such as Centralia, Cheney, Colfax.Dayton, East Sound, Ellensburgh (target, wheel of fortune), Goldendale, La Conner, Montesano, North Yakima, Pasco, Port Townsend, Rockford, Spokane Falls, Satsop, Sprague, Sumner, Walla Walla, etc. There is quite a bit of mixed condition and/or weak cancels worth $5 to $10, but also many better items throughout worth up to $45. Included is a fresh copy of the Washington Territorial Postmark Catalogue 1850 - 1889 by Long and Boardman.Estimate $750 - 1,000.
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Realized: $625