Lot 1467
(Douglas) Umpqua City, O.T., March 24, manuscript postmark (Whittlesey 1, R B) on 1853 6¢ green Nesbitt entire to Illinois, indicia cancelled by drawing hair, an eye, and a beard on Washington, corner wear, F.-V.F., a most unusual "fancy" cancel.Estimate $300 - 400.
The Umpqua City Post Office operated 1851-1869. Scarcity Index 8 in Helbock's books.
Realized: $525