Lot
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"Oak Point W.T., Oct 16th" (Cowliltz), manuscript postmark on buff cover bearing 1¢ blue (9) left imprint sheet margin pair and single, beautiful margins including single with huge margins all around, matching manuscript squiggle cancels to Laurel, Oregon, original 1855 datelined letter accompanies concerning religion and building of church; some edge wear, Very Fine and choice, One of only two recorded manuscript postmark uses, which are the earliest known uses.; with 1993 P.F. certificate. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
AN OUTSTANDING EARLY WASHINGTON TERRITORY USE BEARING THE 1¢ 1851 ISSUE.
The Oak Point post office in Cowliltz opened in 1851.
Realized: $2,900