The auction of 1115 lots will be one of the largest selection of lots ever offered by our Northwest operation. Highlights include; Oregon state collection in 9 albums estimated at $2000, U.S. #2 with variety vertical line through "E" of "OFFICE", #6 used on piece (PF cert.), #19 used (PF cert.), #39 used (PF cert.), #120 mint (APS cert.), #131 mint (PSE grade 90), U.S. collection estimated for $7500, Commonwealth George VI mint collection valued at $3000, and an Austria extensive collection estimated for $3000
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U.S. Western Express, Oregon Group, lot of 9 express covers and documents incl. Wells Fargo, Oregon Stage, Portland & Sacramento mail route, Western Stage on Oregon coast and a photo of early Scottsburg post office, v.g.-fine ((P)). Estimate$150.

U.S. Western Express, Washington: Wells Fargo & Co. Olympia to San Francisco, black indicia on 3c pink entire with blue oval Olympia cancel, fine. Estimate$100.

U.S. Western Express, Washington: Wells Fargo & Co. Port Townsend to San Francisco, black indicia on 2c red entire, blue oval Port Townsend cancel, fine. Estimate$100.

U.S. Western Express, 3 Wells Fargo & Co., 1862 with red indicia on #U41 with New York 1862 postal cancel (cover faults), Portland blue oval h.s. on 1867 envelope, and San Francisco blue oval cancel on 3c entire, average to fine ((P)). Estimate$100.

U.S. States Postal History, Fort Wrangel, Alaska 1875-76 incoming, 2 covers from Maine, franked with 3c green Bank Notes, both addressed to Josicah S. Brown Fort Wrangel, Alaska Terr. both with m.s. received docketing, Nov. 26, 1875 and Oct. 28, 1876... (Click Title for More Details)

U.S. States Postal History, Kayak, Alaska 190(?) Corner Card, Dec 29 190? cancel on #301 (not tied), with corner card from Pacific Coast Trading Co., Kayak Island P.O. Alaska, cover roughly opened at left, v.g.-fine, in operation only... (Click Title for More Details)

U.S. States Postal History, Tyoonok, Alaska 1898 to Jefferson City, Montana, May 2, 1898 cancel on 2c green entire, with Seattle Wash. May 14, 1898 backstamp, some toning, fine, scarce town in use only from 1898 to 1899, Helbock rarity 7. Estimate$100.

U.S. States Postal History, York, Alaska 1901 to Minnesota, Feb. ? 1901 cancel on 2c small Bank Note (not tied) to Minnesota, with June 24, 1901 backstamp, some toning, v.g.-fine, town in use from only 1900 to 1902, Helbock rarity 7. Estimate$100.

U.S. States Postal History, Large Alaska collection, 550 covers and cards from 1900 to 1960's, nice variety incl. many DPO's, better incl. Ellanor 1904, Golivin 1909, Nulato 1902, Shakan 1906, Tonsina 1908, and York 1902 (poor strike), averag... (Click Title for More Details)

U.S. States Postal History, Interesting Alaska accumulation, about 250 covers and cards from 1905 to 1950's, incl. some real photo postcards, better cancels incl. Cleary (1907 on 2 covers), Anvik 1901 (cover faults), Berry 1915, and G... (Click Title for More Details)

U.S. States Postal History, Alaska first flight accumulation, 195 from 1932 to 1968 with many DPO's, fine ((P)). Estimate$300.

U.S. States Postal History, Alaska collection from collector, about 200 covers and cards from 1904 to 1950's, majority postcards with a few better cancels, Kaltag 1904 and some real photo cards, fine ((P)). Estimate$200.

U.S. States Postal History, Small group of Alaska dog team, 82 from 1939 to 1948, nice range of cancels with some DPO's, fine ((P)). Estimate$120.

U.S. States Postal History, Small group of Alaska 19th century, 11 from 1897 to 1899, Dyea (2), Fort Wrangell, Juneau, Saint Michaels, Sitka, Skagway (4), plus 1887 cover front with unreadable name, but probably Sitka, average to fine... (Click Title for More Details)

U.S. States Postal History, San Jose, Cal. stampless to Kentucky, red Aug 28 h.s. with 10, m.s. "by New York" marking to Danville, fine. Estimate$100.

U.S. States Postal History, Large California accumulation, over 1500 covers and postcards, incl. nice 19th century, some better cancels and DPO's, RFD's, advertising covers, usages, lots of common, but also number of better items, worth close examina... (Click Title for More Details)

U.S. States Postal History, Large California accumulation, about 700, 1860's to 1950's incl. nice group of 19th century, some DPO's, registered, events, couple Wells Fargo express, worth a close look, average to fine ((P)). Estimate$350.

U.S. States Postal History, 19th century California accumulation, 135, incl. advertising, better usages and cancels, 1853 Marysville stampless, and Culloma stampless with paid 12 marking (faulty), average to fine ((P)). Estimate$250.

U.S. States Postal History, Small group of better California 19th century, 10 incl. Honcut m.s. 1882, Miller 1884, Collinsville m.s., Lidell m.s., Berryvale m.s. 1879, and Tomales to Switzerland 1886, average to fine ((P)). Estimate$150.

U.S. States Postal History, 2 early California items, Santa Clara Cal. m.s. cancel Feb.28 with 10, to New London Conn., cover creases, plus Niles Cal. July 28, 1879 m.s. cancel on 3c entire to Indiana, fine. Estimate$100.

U.S. States Postal History, Colorado accumulation, about 300 covers and cards, 1860's to 1960's incl. Mountain City 1863, Nevada CT, Rollinsville m.s., plus DPO's and better usages, average to fine ((P)). Estimate$250.

U.S. States Postal History, Dakota Territory and North/South Dakota, about 300, 1870's to 1950's incl. nice group of 19th century, some registered and better usages, DPO's and postcards, average to fine ((P)). Estimate$200.

U.S. States Postal History, Enterprise, Florida 1846 usage, Dec. 31 (1846) m.s. blue cancel with paid 10 on folded letter addressed to Argyle, New York, scarce marking, fine. Estimate$100.

U.S. States Postal History, Kansas interesting accumulation, 130 covers and cards from 1859 to 1950's, incl. couple territorial (Leavenworth and Davis), #112 on Leavenworth cover, O16 on Independence cover, plus some other interesting cancels... (Click Title for More Details)

U.S. States Postal History, Montana interesting collection, 150 covers or cards from 1875 to 1930's, incl. 35 Montana territory covers, better incl. Fort Custer 1883, Hamilton m.s. 1886, Lame Deer registered 1890, Placer 1889, Rochester m.s. 1875, Re... (Click Title for More Details)

U.S. States Postal History, Bernice, Nevada, m.s. 1/28 84 cancel, barely tied on #210, slightly reduced at left, to Kingfield, Maine, fine, in use only from 1883 to 1894, Helbock rarity 8. Estimate$150.

U.S. States Postal History, Nevada collection, 75 on Ed Payne pages, 1864 to 1950's, better incl. Bernice, Esmeralda N.T., Healy 1897, Rye Patch, Sutro 1887, Tenabo, Toana, and Washo City, average to fine ((P)). Estimate$350.

U.S. States Postal History, Nevada accumulation, 80 covers and postcards from 1860's to 1950's, incl. Virginia City N.T. tied on #68, Austin Nevada circa 1860's, and Skelton 1908, plus couple real photo postcards, average to fine ((P)). Estimate$200.

U.S. States Postal History, Adams, Umatilla County, I Hanson PM, Oregon, July 27, 1886 Whittlesey type 1 tying 2c brown Bank Note with Brownsville octagon type 3 as receiver on back, minor hinge marks on back, fine to very fine, Helbock rarity 6. Estimate$100.

U.S. States Postal History, Alba, Umatilla Co., Oregon, March 7, 1892 Whittlesey type 2 on clean registered, beautiful strike, lightly repaired and hinge remnants on back, to Chico, California, very fine to extremely fine, Helbock rarity 7. Estimate$150.

U.S. States Postal History, Albina, Oregon, August 7, 1883 Whittlesey type 2 opened roughly at left, corner ding lower right with some sun fading, to Oregon City, about fine, Helbock rarity 6. Estimate$100.

U.S. States Postal History, Albion, Oregon, January 20, 1906 Doane type 3/1 on Jon. Bourne postal card, minor soiling, to Portland, fine to very fine, Helbock rarity 6. Estimate$75.

U.S. States Postal History, Ale, Oregon, April 26, 1892 Whittlesey type 1 on 2c stamped envelope, opened roughly on right, some soiling and edge wear, to Salem, v.g.-fine, only known cover from this short lived Marion Co. office, Helbock rarity 7. Estimate$150.

U.S. States Postal History, Alville, Oregon, November 29, 1902 c.d.s. on 2c registered stamped envelope with additional 8c, hinge remnants on back, to Mulina, Ogn, fine, scarce short-lived Gilliam Co. office, Helbock rarity 7. Estimate$150.

U.S. States Postal History, Anglersvale, Oregon, June 25, 1917 Whittlesey type B 4-bar on postcard, minor soiling, to Forest Groove, Ore, v.g.-fine, Helbock rarity 7. Estimate$150.

U.S. States Postal History, Angora, Oregon, January 22, 1906 c.d.s. on Jonathan Bourne postal card, minor dings on corners with some sun fading, about fine, scarce Lincoln Co. office, Helbock rarity 6. Estimate$100.

U.S. States Postal History, Astoria, Oregon collection, 36 covers and postcards mounted on album sheets, covers from 1865 to 1959, postcards mostly scenes with about half real photos, plus 7 pieces of unusual ephemera, v.g.-fine ((P)). Estimate$100.

U.S. States Postal History, Auburn, Oregon, June 29 (1863) Whittlesey type 2, opened then trimmed at right, some edge soiling and corner dings, to Jacksonville, Oregon, v.g.-fine, interesting letter about mining in the Auburn area and rumors ... (Click Title for More Details)

U.S. States Postal History, Auburn, Oregon, September 19 (1860's) Whittlesey type 2, minor stains on front, damaged 10c green, very crude cancellation device used in first years of Baker Co. office, to Missouri, v.g.-fine, Helbock rarity 7. Estimate$150.

U.S. States Postal History, Aumsville, Oregon James K. Smith PM, blue December 14, 1887 Whittlesey type 3, battered around edges with some soiling, to Mehama, Oregon, v.g.-fine, Helbock rarity 6. Estimate$75.

U.S. States Postal History, Aurora Mills, Oregon Fred Giesy PM, purple July 8, 1881 Whittlesey type 3 on stamped 2c envelope, very minor corner dings, to Portland, otherwise about fine, Helbock rarity 7. Estimate$150.

U.S. States Postal History, Austin, Oregon, September 17, 1897 m.s. cancel on 2c stamped envelope, opened roughly at right, oval Medford registry cancel on back, v.g.-fine, unknown in Whittlesey, Provisional rarity 6. Estimate$100.

U.S. States Postal History, Baker County, Oregon accumulation, approximately 270 covers and cards, incl. 32 19th century such as Geiser, six different Baker City Whittlesey types, Erwin type 1, Express type 2, Huntington type 6, Sanger type 1, Sumpte... (Click Title for More Details)

U.S. States Postal History, Bandon, Coos Co., Oregon, July 14, 1887 Whittlesey Type 2 on cut down registered package envelope, to Oakland, Oregon, v.g.-fine, Helbock rarity 6. Estimate$75.

U.S. States Postal History, Basin, Oregon, April 1, 1912 type A/1 4-bar cancel on postcard, to Dayville, Ore, fine, scarce strike from this small Grant Co. office, Helbock rarity 6. Estimate$100.

U.S. States Postal History, Beaverton, Oregon, October 18, 1881 Whittlesey type 2 on 1c postal card, minor corner dings and some light soiling, local usage, fine to very fine, Helbock rarity 6. Estimate$75.

U.S. States Postal History, Benton County, Oregon accumulation, about 250 covers and cards, 1870's to 1970's, incl. Alsea 1889, Dusty 1899, Elam 1926, and Kings Valley m.s., nice group of Corvallis 19th century, average to fine ((P)). Estimate$200.

U.S. States Postal History, Berkley, Oregon, July 14, 1908 type A/1 4-bar on postcard, beautiful strike, to Junction City, Oregon, very fine, 22 month Lane Co. office, Helbock rarity 7. Estimate$150.

U.S. States Postal History, Beulah, Baker Co., Oregon, March 28, 1887 Whittlesey type 1 tying 2c Bank Note, some ink smears from target killer, to El Rancho de Taos, New Mexico, v.g.-fine, this cover is only 1 month after Malheur County was carved fr... (Click Title for More Details)

U.S. States Postal History, Bonanza, Oregon, March 17 (1876) m.s. Whittlesey type 1 on soiled 3c stamped envelope, some mouse chews at right edge, to Salem, v.g.-fine, Helbock rarity 6. Estimate$75.