Lot
1144 
(Polk) Independence, Oregon, July 30/ 67, manuscript postmark (Whittlesey 2, R 6) on embossed lady's cover to California, 1861 3¢ rose cancelled by pen strokes, slightly reduced at left, dockets from when received and answered, F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $50
Lot
1145
(Polk) Luckimute, Ogn., Apl 9, manuscript postmark showing spelling variant of "Lackemute" official Post Office name (Whittlesey 2, R 7) on cover with 1861 3¢ rose cancelled by pen strokes, to Lafayette, "1866" pencil docket at lower left, a trifle reduced at right, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200.
The Lackemute Post Office operated 1851-1874. Scarcity Index 7 in Helbock's books.
Realized: $500
Lot
1146
(Wasco) The Dalles, Or, Sep 30, cds (Whittlesey 3, R 4) on phonography text advertising cover, 1861 3¢ rose with grid cancel and just tied, Cummins correspondence to Washington D.C., "1864" docket at left over part of the text, slightly reduced at right, F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $90
Lot
1147
(Washington) Hillsboro, Oregon, two covers, first an 1861 folded letter to Maine with Hillsboro, Or., Sep 4 cds (Whittlesey 4, R 5) and 1857 10¢ green type V with target cancel, "1861" docket at left, stain at bottom, accompanied by a handwritten transcription of the letter from a man to his family back home, "second" with Hillsboro, Orn., May 20/ 63 manuscript postmark (Whittlesey 3, R 5) and 1861 3¢ rose cancelled by pen strokes, to "Oak Point, Columbia C. Oregon" (no such Post Office but presumably sent to Rainier), discoloration from moisture, edge wear, Fine Pair. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $150
Lot
1148
(Yamhill) Dayton, O.T., April 7th, manuscript postmark (Whittlesey 1, R A) on cover to Ohio, 1851 10¢ green type II cancelled by numerous pen strokes, tape stain and repaired tear affecting the postmark, top backflap partially missing, pressed horizontal crease, Fine. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $110
Lot
1149
(Yamhill) Dayton, Oregon, Dec 27- 1867, manuscript postmark (Whittlesey 2, R 5) on 1864 3¢ pink entire, indicia cancelled by pen strokes, to New York, a trifle reduced at left, short edge tear at top, accompanied by a letter datelined "Lafayette Yamhill Co. Oregon, December the 8th 1867" from a woman to her brother and sister that may be original to this cover, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $80
Lot
1150 ()
(Yamhill) Lafayette, O.T., Jan 14/ 58, manuscript postmark (Whittlesey 1, R B) ties 1851 3¢ dull red on cover addressed in pencil to Portland Oregon, cover front only that has been rebacked, Very Fine appearance. Estimate $100 - 200.
Realized: $80
Lot
1151
(Yamhill) Lafayette, Ogn., Aug 12, 62, manuscript postmark (Whittlesey 3, R 6) with manuscript "Paid 3" rate marking on stampless cover, Cummins correspondence to Eugene City, slightly reduced at left, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $60
Lot
1152
(Yamhill) McMinnville, Oregon, two covers, first stampless with McMinnville, Ogn., March 3 1862 manuscript postmark (Whittlesey 2, R 6) and manuscript "Paid 3" rate marking, to Oregon City, second 1864 3¢ pink entire with McMinville, Or., Apr 28 cds with only one "N" (Whittlesey 1 but statehood use), indicia with target cancel, to Portland, "1868" pencil notation on the back, first with short edge tears at left and nibbled corner at lower left and second reduced at right, F.-V.F. Pair. Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot
1153
(Virginia) Virginia Central R.R. May 13, clear strike of route agent cds on 3¢ red (U2) entire to San Francisco Cal., manuscript "Due 15" rating; some edge wear, Very Fine and rare railroad post office use. Estimate $150 - 200.
This double-eight cover was credited with half of the first ½ oz. prepaid 3¢, plus half of first ½ oz. unpaid 5¢ plus the second ½ oz. unpaid 10¢ for a total due of 15¢. This is a very usual treatment of the short payment.