Lot
1508 
(Wasco) Wascopum, O.T., 27 Feb, manuscript postmark (Whittlesey 1, R B) and manuscript "5" rate marking on 1855 stampless business letter, Foster correspondence to Oregon City, minor edge wear, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400.
The Wascopum Post Office, which was the forerunner of The Dalles Post Office, operated for seven years only 1853-1860. Scarcity Index 8 in Helbock's books.
Realized: $425