Lot
1207 
1886 Wreck of the Oregon, cover from Italy to Mexico with Carrara cds and spot where tied stamp has been washed off, blue Guaymas (7.20.1886) octagon arrival datestamp, reverse with printed label reading "P.O., New York, N.Y., July 6th, 1886., This piece is a portion of the mail forwarded from Queenstown, Ireland, per steamer OREGON on March 7th, and damaged by the sinking of that vessel off Fire Island on March 14th. Recovered from the wreck July 1-4. Henry G. Pearson, Postmaster.", Fine and scarce, Only 5 Recorded examples from this Wreck. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $200