Lot 795
Oakland, Wash. Jan 5 (Mason), transit type 3 cds on 2¢ red entire cancelled by cross-roads duplexed with partial "Portland Oreg. Jan 2" cds to Arcadia, Wash. Terr.; reduced a bit at right, F.-V.F. and rare, The only recorded example of the type 3 cds, one of only 8 recorded territorial uses..Estimate $150 - 200.
The Oakland post office was only open during the territorial period from 1858 to 1889.
Realized: $120