Lot
738 
"Coveland WT., April 20/1874", manuscript postmark with matching pen strokes cancelling 3¢ green (147) on cover to Capt. H. Roeder, Whatcom, Wash. Terr.; reduced at left with tiny stain, F.-V.F., This is the earliest recorded use from the third time period, the only manuscript example., ex-Persson. Estimate $150 - 200.
The Coveland post office territorial DPO was open during three territorial periods of 1857-61, 1861-64 and 1870-81.
Realized: $130