Lot
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"Ritzville W.T., Ag 3 /84" (Adams), manuscript postmark and matching pen strokes cancel 1¢ postal card (UX7) addressed to Portland Ore.; accompanied by "Ritzville Wash., Apr 7, 1887" cds and four-ring target cancel on 1¢ postal card (UX8) with preprinted address to Portland Ore., Very Fine pair, The 1884 Manuscript postmark is the earliest known use from this town.. Estimate $200 - 300.
The Ritzville post office opened in 1880 using a manuscript postmark and the 26.5mm cds during the territorial period. This manuscript postmark is the only recorded example.
Realized: $140