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Lot
1505
(Wasco) Dalles, O.T., June 20/ 53, manuscript postmark (Whittlesey 1, R C) on cover to Michigan, 1851 3¢ dull red type II pair cancelled by pen strokes and just tied, "1853" pencil docket at left, closed tear through the postmark, edge wear and top backflap partially missing, Fine. Estimate $200 - 300.
The Dalles Post Office (without "The" in the name), which was the forerunner of the Wascopum and The Dalles Post Offices, operated for two years only 1851-1853. Scarcity Index 9 in Helbock's books.
Realized: $375