Lot
779 
"Martins Bluff WT, April 4 - 1872" (Cowliltz), manuscript postmark ties 3¢ green (147) on yellow cover to Boise Fort, Wash. Terr.; original letter datelined "Pekin, Cowliltz Co., Washington Territory, May 1st 1872"; reduced slightly at left, some minor soiling and stains, Fine, The only recorded use from this Territorial DPO. Estimate $200 - 300.
Martins Bluff post office in Cowlitz County operated only 1868-1879. This settlement is 4 miles southeast of Kalama on the Columbia River, extreme southwest Cowlitz County. It was named by Northern Pacific Railway officials for William S. Martin who settled there in 1872.
Realized: $575