Lot
740 
"Cowlitz - PO, April 21st 1853" (Lewis), manuscript postmark with matching "Paid 3" rating on blue folded cover to Rev. Walker, Tualiton Plains, Washington Co., Oregon Territory, Very Fine. Estimate $500 - 750.
AN EXCEPTIONALLY EARLY WASHINGTON TERRITORY USE, WHICH WAS FORMED ON MARCH 2, 1853.
Cowlitz postmarks are recorded from October 22nd 1851 when part of Oregon Territory.
Realized: $500