Lot
1131 
Oregon City, Orgn, Jul 7, bold red cds on 1858 folded letter to Mrs J. Dickson in London, England, red straight line "Paid" handstamp and magenta manuscript "29¢" rate above, red London entry cds, Very Fine, a very scarce foreign destination usage from Oregon territory. Estimate $500 - 750.
The addressee, Mrs. John Dickson, was the widow of a hunter involved in establishing the Hudson Bay Company in the territory. He was encountered by Lewis & Clark and is mentioned in their journals.
Realized: $400