Lot
1074 
Portland, OT, Mar. 24, two nice strikes on small cds on cover franked with manuscript cancelled 1851 3¢ dull red to Tualatin, OT, addressed to Missionary Elkanah Walker, Very Fine and attractive. Estimate $300 - 400.
A rare example of Portland's first handstamp. About six covers are recorded with this locally produced device, which used in late 1851 and early 1852.
Realized: $375