Lot 627
(Linn) Syracuse O.T., May 12th. Manuscript postmark on 1852 folded letter to Portland, franked with 1851, 3¢ orange brown, type II (small tear at left) tied by pen cancels; lightly toned file fold, otherwise Very Fine, an extremely rare manuscript territorial postmark from Syracuse, one of only a few known.Scott No. 10A Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $900
Lot 628
(Linn) Tangent, Oreg. 2 items: straight line Tangent, Oregon / Oct 25 1876, on 3¢ green Centennial entire, roughly opened at right; fancy purple sawtooth octagon cds 6 Dec 1883 on 1¢ postal card, F.-V.F. or better, both R-6.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $65
Lot 629
(Linn) Washington Butte, O.T. Manuscript postmark (Whittlesey #1, R B) on buff cover to Iowa with manuscript "Paid 10" rate, some minor corner wear, Very Fine and rare.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $700
Lot 630
(Linn) Whitcomb, Oreg., Sep 24 1897. Clear cds with target cancel on 2¢ carmine Bureau, with letter, reduced at left, F.-V.F., R-7.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $65