Lot
770 
Kennewick, Wash. T., Mar 29, 1886 (Benton), clear strike of cds duplexed with cork cancel ties 2¢ red brown (210), bright color with large margins, on cover to Dallas Ore.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine and choice, One of only seven known territorial uses.. Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot
771
Lake Bay, W.T. Jun 8, 1888 (Pierce), bold cds duplexed with four-rings on 2¢ red brown entire to Jefferson Me.; small tone spot, otherwise Very Fine, One of three recorded territorial uses. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $190
Lot
772
Lake View, Wash. Ter., Nov 3, 1883 (Pierce), clear strike of purple cds ties well centered 2¢ vermilion (183) on cover to Walla Walla, Wash. Terr.; reduced slightly at right, Extremely Fine and attractive (photo on web site). Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $260
Lot
773
Leber, Wash. Apr 30, 1889 (Pierce), readable strike of cds, matching target cancel ties 2¢ green (213) on cover to Woodburn, Oregon, accompanied by original datelined letter concerning nursery stock; docketing at left, reduced at right, F.-V.F., The earliest of only two recorded territorial usages.. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $80
Lot
774
Leland, Wash. Dec 31, 1883 (Jefferson), perfect strike of cds duplexed with negative star cancel on 2¢ red entire to Port Discovery, Wash. Terr., readdressed to Port Townsend; reduced at left, otherwise Very Fine, The earliest of only two recorded territorial usages.. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $130
Lot
775
"Lewiston W.T., May 21. 1863" (Idaho), manuscript postmark on buff cover bearing 10¢ green (68) cancelled by bold circle of wedges to Ludlow Vt., sender's endorsement "Paid through - G." at top right, Very Fine, One of Only Two Recorded Examples of This Postmark., ex-Persson. Estimate $300 - 400.
Lewiston became an Idaho Territory post office on March 3, 1863, but apparently the postmaster had not been officially advised from the Post Office in Washington D.C. and was still using the "W.T." designation on May 21st.
Realized: $300
Lot
776
"Lowell Wash Ter, Dec 22nd/1873" (Snohomish), manuscript postmark with matching pen strokes cancel 3¢ green (147), well centered, on orange cover to Portland Me.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine and attractive, The earliest of only five recorded uses.. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $210
Lot
777
Lyle, Wash., Oct 20, 1885 (Klickitat), clear strike of cds and matching four-ring target cancel on 2¢ red brown entire to Woodburn Ore.; reduced at left, small "1885" in blue ink at bottom, otherwise Very Fine and scarce, The earliest of only 5 recorded territorial uses. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $130
Lot
778
Lyman W.T., Jul 22, 1889 (Skagit), bold purple octagon datestamp with matching four-ring target cancel on 2¢ green entire to St. Paul, Minn.; Jul. 27th arrival backstamp; reduced at left, otherwise Very Fine, One of only four recorded territorial usages.. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $140