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Sale 83

Portland Fall Auction


State Postal History: Oregon Collections and Related
 
 
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Lot 226
 
U.S. States Postal History, Oregon collection in 9 albums.
Approximately 522 covers and cards, incl. 11 Whittlesey rarity 6, 32 rarity 5 and 29 rarity 4, noted Boswell, Braymill, Chetco T-2, Hamilton T-1, Hood River T-5, Mt Vernon T-2, Macleay T-1, Sunnyview, Ridge Doane, Rock Point T-3, Oakville T-1, Point Terrace T-2, and Sanger T-1, mixed condition. All from A A Barnet collection that Howard Mader purchased.
Estimate $2,000.
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$4,025
Lot 227
 
U.S. States Postal History, Oregon collection in 5 albums.
Approximately 955 covers and cards, incl. 10 Whittlesey rarity 6, 24 rarity 5 and 31 rarity 4, noted Bellfountain as backstamp, Bethany T-2, Crowley T-2, Corvallis T-4, Drain T-6, Alsea T-2, Belpassi T-2, Butteville T-3.5 (new), Oakville T-1, Rock Point T-6, Rutledge, and Milton T-7 as backstamp, Very Good to Fine. At least 2 albums from Connell Ward collection that Howard Mader purchased.
Estimate $1,200.
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$1,668
Lot 228
 
U.S. States Postal History, Western Oregon collection.
Approximately 167 covers and cards from Whittlesey collection, incl. 3 Whittlesey rarity 7, 5 rarity 6 and 12 rarity 5, noted Bellfountain as backstamp, Box c.d.s., Keasey T-1, Rainier T-2, Marshfield T-1, Myrtle Point T-4, Althouse, Leland T-4, McAllister T-1, Newport T-2 and Brownsville T-6, mostly Fine.
Estimate $800.
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$719
Lot 229
 
U.S. States Postal History, Oregon collection of about 800.
Incl. some better 19th century and DPO's, some from dealers stock with retail prices to $90, Average to Fine.
Estimate $750.
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$546
Lot 230
 
U.S. States Postal History, Eastern Oregon collection.
Approximately 145 covers and cards from Whittlesey collection, incl. 1 Whittlesey rarity 7, 4 rarity 6 and 9 rarity 5 noted Joseph T-2, Prineville T-3, Baker City T-15, Pine Valley T-2, Arlington T-1 and T-5, Olex T-2, Centerville T-3, Juniper (backstamp), Weston T-4 and Yainax T-2, mostly Fine.
Estimate $600.
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$604
Lot 231
 
U.S. States Postal History, Harney and Lake County, Oregon collection.
Approximately 51 covers and cards, incl. Whittlesey rarity 7, 2 rarity 6 and 2 rarity 5, noted Chewaucan T-1, Harney T-2 and Harney T-1, Very Good to Fine.
Estimate $250.
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$230
Lot 232
 
U.S. States Postal History, Umatilla, Union and Wallowa County, Oregon collection.
Approximately 85 covers and cards in 2 albums, incl. 1 Whittlesey rarity 6, 2 rarity 5 and 4 rarity 4, noted Nolin T-2, Island City T-2 and T-3, and North Powder T-1, Very Good to Fine.
Estimate $200.
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$219
Lot 233
 
U.S. States Postal History, Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson County, Oregon collection.
Approximately 47 covers and cards, incl. 3 Whittlesey rarity 6, a rarity 5 and 2 rarity 4, noted Prineville T-2, Upper Ochoco, Cross Keys T-1 and Warm Springs T-1, Very Good to Fine.
Estimate $200.
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$242
Lot 234
 
U.S. States Postal History, Oregon remainder lot.
Approximately 126 covers and cards mounted on album pages, mostly Marion County, but Oregon City, Newberg, La Grande, Faubion, Gresham and Hillsboro also present, much ephemera, noted pictures, maps, clippings and early money order advices, Average to Fine.
Estimate $200.
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$265
Lot 235
 
U.S. States Postal History, Oregon 1959 Statehood FDC accumulation.
Over 800 all with Oregon Stamp Society cachet, unaddressed, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $100.
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$115
Lot 236
 
U.S. States Postal History, Oregon Correspondence to John Dimick.
Small group of five dirty and ratty covers all addressed to John Dimick of first reg. Oregon volunteers, 2 Aurora Mills m.s. Whittlesey type 1, Eugene City type 4, Salem type 5, and Corvallis type 4, one Aurora Mills is EKU for that office, otherwise nearly Fine.
Estimate $100.
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$63
Lot 237
 
U.S. States Postal History, Oregon Correspondence of Caleb Davis.
Interesting group of incoming letters, court documents and other ephemera of Caleb Davis, very few covers, Very Good to Fine. A Lane and Linn county business man from 1861 to 1914.
Estimate $100.
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$127








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