Lot
246 
Swan River, M.T., Nov 24. Manuscript postmark on cover to China, Me., franked with manuscript canceled 1851, 3¢ dull red; central cover stain well away from postmark and stamp, otherwise Very Fine, a rare Minnesota territorial postmark with less than five examples recorded. Scott No. 11A Estimate $250 - 350.
The post office at Swan River operated from June 7, 1851 to December 7, 1854.