Lot 789
"New Tacoma W.T., Sept 10/74" (Pierce), manuscript postmark with matching cross-hatch cancelling 3¢ green (158), rich color, on amber cover to Pottsville Pa.; couple small edge tears, otherwise Very Fine and choice, The earliest recorded use from Territorial DPO, which is the only manuscript use..Estimate $200 - 300.
New Tacoma post office in Pierce County operated 1874-1884.
Realized: $130