Lot
1491 
(Linn) Washington Butte, O.T., June 11, manuscript postmark (Whittlesey 1, R B) and manuscript "10" rate marking on stampless cover to Ohio, accompanied by original 1853 letter from a recently married minister to his sister, cover with corner and edge wear, F.-V.F., the earliest known Washington Butte manuscript postmark. Estimate $200 - 300.
The Washington Butte Post Office, which was a forerunner of the second Lebanon Post Office, operated for seven years only 1852-1859. Scarcity Index 9 in Helbock's books.
Realized: $575