Lot
388 
1886 Wreck of the Oregon, cover from Great Britain to Cleveland, O. with partial "Mr 4, 86" duplex postmarks and spots where tied stamps has been washed off, reverse with printed label reading "P.O., New York, N.Y., July 6th, 1886., This piece is a portion of the mail forwarded from Queenstown, Ireland, per steamer OREGON on March 7th, and damaged by the sinking of that vessel off Fire Island on March 14th. Recovered from the wreck July 1-4. Henry G. Pearson, Postmaster." which is tied by Cleveland O. receiving postmark, Fine and scarce, with only five recorded examples from this wreck. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $130