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State Postal History: Oregon-Tygh Valley to Zena
 
 
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Lot 206

U.S. States Postal History, Tygh Valley, Oregon.
May 29, 1878 Whittlesey type 1, 10mm tear on left edge, minor staining, to Howell Prairie Oregon, about Fine, Helbock rarity 6 .
Estimate $100.
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$173
Lot 207

U.S. States Postal History, Umatilla, Oregon.
July 15, 1865 Whittlesey type 1 with heavy killer tying 3¢ adhesive, opened at left and trimmed, some edge wear, staining and glue remnants on back, to Oregon City, Very Good to Fine, Helbock rarity 7 .
Estimate $150.
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$207
Lot 208
 
U.S. States Postal History, Umatilla County, Oregon accumulation.
Approximately 375 covers and cards, incl. 80 19th century such as Myrick, Juniper, Thornhollow, Athena Whittlesey type 1, Centerville type 1, Freewater type 1, Helix type 1, many Pendleton types, Ridge type 1 and Weston type 5, Average to Fine.
Estimate $400.
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$661
Lot 209
 
U.S. States Postal History, Union County, Oregon accumulation.
Approximately 250 covers and cards incl. 45 19th century such as Cove Whittlesey type 2, Imbler type 1, many La Grande types, Summerville type 2 and Union types 2, 4, 5, and 6, some nice advertising corner cards, Average to Fine.
Estimate $300.
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$253
Lot 210

U.S. States Postal History, Upper Astoria, Oregon.
November 19 (1886) Whittlesey type 1 on 1¢ stamped envelope with 3¢ green Bank Note added overpaying 3¢ rate to Clatsop, opened roughly at right and then partially trimmed, some minor staining, Very Good to Fine. Only 2nd known cover from this extremely scarce Clatsop Co. office. Helbock rarity 8 .
Estimate $200.
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$253
Lot 211

U.S. States Postal History, Vernon, Oregon.
June 24, 1872 Whittlesey type 1 on stamped envelope, edge wear, tears, and soiling, to Weston Oregon, Very Good. Third cover known from this very scarce Marion Co. office. Helbock rarity 8 .
Estimate $150.
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$138
Lot 212

U.S. States Postal History, Vinemaple, Oregon.
November 18, 1901 c.d.s. on postal card, very scarce, to Astoria Oregon, Very Good to Fine. Even though in operation from 1891 to 1902, no 19th century covers are known, previously sold for $200. Helbock rarity 6 .
Estimate $100.
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$104
Lot 213

U.S. States Postal History, Vosburg, Oregon.
August 6, 1902 c.d.s., minor corner dings and glue remnants on back, to Oregon City, Fine. Scarce cover from this 2½ year Tillamook County office. Helbock rarity 7 .
Estimate $150.
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$299
Lot 214
 
U.S. States Postal History, Wallowa County, Oregon accumulation.
Approximately 114 covers and cards, incl. few 19th century such as Rondowa, Joseph Whittlesey types 5 and 6, Grouse, Eureka as backstamp, Lewis, and Enterprise type 1, some nice advertising corner cards, Average to Fine.
Estimate $150.
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$265
Lot 215

U.S. States Postal History, Wapatoo, Oregon.
December 17, 1862 Whittlesey type 2, slightly soiled, small ink stain, trimmed at left, to Oregon City, Very Good to Fine. Second known cover from this scarce Washington Co. office. Helbock rarity 7 .
Estimate $150.
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$253
Lot 216
 
U.S. States Postal History, Wasco County, Oregon accumulation.
Approximately 150 covers and cards incl. 20 19th century such as Kaskela, Wamic Whittlesey type 1, at least 6 The Dalles types, and Wapinitia type 4, some nice advertising corner cards, Average to Fine.
Estimate $100.
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$138
Lot 217
 
U.S. States Postal History, Washington County, Oregon accumulation.
Approximately 580 covers and cards, incl. 110 19th century such as Beaverton Whittlesey type 2, Bethany type 1, Centerville type 1, Farmington type 1, many Forest Grove, Garden Home type 1, Progress type 1, Scholl's Ferry type 2, and Hillsboro letter addressed to missionary H.H. Spaulding, some nice advertising corner cards and real photo postcards, Average to Fine.
Estimate $600.
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$546
Lot 218
 
U.S. States Postal History, Washington County, Oregon collection.
Approximately 23 covers and cards from Whittlesey collection, incl. 1 Whittlesey rarity 7, 2 rarity 6 and 2 rarity 5, noted Bethany T-1, Garden Home T-1 and Farmington T-1, mostly Fine.
Estimate $300.
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$173
Lot 219

U.S. States Postal History, West Union, Oregon.
July 11, 1882 Whittlesey type 2 on 3¢ green stamped envelope, minor soiling and corner dings, to Harrisburg, Pa, Very Good to Fine. Third known cover from this Washington Co. office. Helbock rarity 6 .
Estimate $100.
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$98
Lot 220
 
U.S. States Postal History, Wheeler County, Oregon accumulation.
Approximately 104 covers and cards, incl. 16 19th century such as Fossil Whittlesey types 1, 2, 3,and 4, Mitchell type 1, Wagner type 1 and Waldron type 2, some nice advertising corner cards, Average to Fine.
Estimate $100.
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$184
Lot 221

U.S. States Postal History, Whiteaker, Oregon G.W. Hunt PM.
January 24, 1882 Whittlesey type 1 on postal card, minor corner dings, to Woodburn Oregon, Fine. Settlemier correspondence. Helbock rarity 7 .
Estimate $150.
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$403
Lot 222

U.S. States Postal History, Willard, Oregon.
March 22, 1894 Whittlesey type 1 on 2¢ Columbian stamped envelope with 3¢ Columbian added, addressed to Bern, Switzerland, minor soiling and corner dings, Very Good to Fine, Helbock rarity 6 .
Estimate $100.
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$127
Lot 223

U.S. States Postal History, Wren, Oregon.
January 26, 1891 c.d.s. of type C1EN12BBR27.5, opened roughly on right tearing off stamp not affecting cancel, to Louisville Oregon, otherwise Fine. Not known in Whittlesey with enclosure, earliest known cover from Wren. Beith rarity 6 .
Estimate $100.
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$109
Lot 224
 
U.S. States Postal History, Yamhill County, Oregon accumulation.
Approximately 250 covers and cards, incl. 37 19th century such as Lafayette Whittlesey types 3 and 11, North Yamhill type 4, Sheridan type 2, and West Chehalem type 2, some nice advertising corner cards and real photo postcards, Average to Fine.
Estimate $200.
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$345
Lot 225

U.S. States Postal History, Zena, Oregon.
May 5, 1884 m.s. Whittlesey type 1 tying 2¢ Bank Note, opened at right and later trimmed, with enclosure, to Marshfield Oregon, Very Good to Fine, Helbock rarity 6 .
Estimate $100.
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