Lot
841 
Oakland, Or., Feb 23 (Douglas), bold blue cds (Whittlesey 3, R 5) on cover to Roseburg, Ogn., franked with 1858, 1¢ blue, type V, vertical pair and single all with gutterline at left (24) with matching "Paid" handstamps canceling and tying pair, 1860 docketing at left; small cover opening tears at top and center stamp with small margin stains at left, still Very Fine, a striking use, the earliest recorded usage of Oakland's first handstamp postmark, ex-Neinken & Wagshal.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $350