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647 
(Washington) Port Townsend, W.T. Apr 3, cds with matching "PAID" handstamp with ms. "3" rating on light yellow cover with fancy framed "J.F. Blumberg, Cracker Baker" corner card to Steilacoom, W.T.; small repaired edge faults at top left, Fine appearance. Estimate $150 - 200.
Port Townsend post office opened in 1852, months before the establishment of the territory. However, the earliest date known was 1857.
Realized: $150
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648
(Washington) Wells, Fargo & Co., "Paid 25 Cents.", printed surcharge with frank on 3¢ pink (U34) buff entire canceled by blue "Wells, Fargo & Co., Walla Walla, Apr 1" oval to San Francisco Cal.; corner flaws and wear, Fine and rare, Thomas Census WC9895. Thomas No. WFE-213 Estimate $400 - 600.
ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THIS WELLS FARGO & CO. BOISE MINES SURCHARGE.
This "25 Cents" surcharge was used for mail brought into Walla Walla from mining areas.
Lot
649
(Wyoming Territory) Laramie City, Wyo. Registered. Jul 23, 1887, bold strike of three-line postmark with manuscript "#89/83" registry number and matching ms. "X" cancels on 5¢ brown (205) and 10¢ brown (209) on cover attractively addressed in bright pink ink to Beggingen, Switzerland, New York (7.29) exchange backstamps and "New York, N.Y." registry exchange label (FX-NY1a) affixed, Schaffhausen (8.8) arrival backstamps; reduced slightly at left, slight overall toning, stamps few tone spots, a Very Fine and attractive territorial registered use to Switzerland. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $200