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Portland Fall Auction

State Postal History: Oregon-Hood River to Linkville

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 107		U.S. States Postal History, Hood River County, Oregon accumulation. Approximately 100 covers and cards, incl. 6 19th century such as Menominee, Hood River RFD, Cascade Locks Whittlesey type 2, and Hood River type 5, some nice advertising corner cards and real photo postcards, Average to Fine. Estimate $100. View details	Realized $219
Lot 108		U.S. States Postal History, Hood River, Wasco Co., Oregon. 2 covers, February 13, 1886 Whittlesey type 5 on stamped envelope with enclosure; second fancy May 12, 1894 Whittlesey type 9, both with minor soiling and hinge remnants on back, to Woodburn Oregon, Very Good to Fine. Settlemier correspondence. Helbock rarity 6 . Estimate $150. View details and photo	Realized $265
Lot 109		U.S. States Postal History, Hubert, Oregon. April 27, 1914 non-standard double ring 4-bar cancel on stamped envelope, to Tipton Iowa, about Fine. Appears to be a legitimate cancel on this 2 month office. Helbock rarity 6 . Estimate $100. View details and photo	Realized $104
Lot 110		U.S. States Postal History, Irving, Lane Co., Oregon. April 1, 1880 oval Whittlesey type 2 on 3¢ stamped envelope, beautiful clear strike marred by ink splotches, to Portland, otherwise Fine. `. Helbock rarity 7 . Estimate $100. View details and photo	Unsold
Lot 111		U.S. States Postal History, Island City, Union Co., Oregon. January 15, 1886 Whittlesey type 2 on stamped 3¢ envelope, minor soiling and hinge remnants on back, to Pennsylvania, Very Good to Fine, Helbock rarity 6 . Estimate $75. View details and photo	Unsold
Lot 112		U.S. States Postal History, Jackson County, Oregon accumulation. Approximately 750 covers and cards, incl. 150 19th century such as Dudley, Kubli, 17 Ashland Mills Whittlesey type 4, Gold Hills types 2, 3, 5, Jacksonville type 3, Rock Point type 5, Table Rock type 1, and Talent types 1 and 2, some nice advertising corner cards and real photo postcards, Average to Fine. Estimate $700. View details	Realized $1,323
Lot 113		U.S. States Postal History, Jackson County, Oregon collection. Approximately 36 covers and cards from Whittlesey collection, incl. 1 Whittlesey rarity 6 and 5 rarity 5, noted Barron T-1, Phoenix T-4, Sam's Valley T-2 and Woodville T-1, mostly Fine. Estimate $400. View details	Realized $460
Lot 114		U.S. States Postal History, Jefferson County, Oregon accumulation. Approximately 155 covers and cards, incl. 6 19th century such as Heisler, Hay Creek Whittlesey type 2, Warm Springs type 3, some nice advertising corner cards and real photo postcards, Average to Fine. Estimate $150. View details	Realized $184
Lot 115		U.S. States Postal History, John Day, Grant Co., Oregon. July 29, 1886 Whittlesey type 1 on rather dirty front, minor tears top edge, glue remnants on back, to Baker City Og, Very Good to Fine, Helbock rarity 7 . Estimate $100. View details and photo	Realized $109
Lot 116		U.S. States Postal History, Josephine County, Oregon accumulation. Approximately 455 covers and cards, incl. 25 19th century such as Davidson, Threepines, Browntown, Grants Pass Whittlesey types 1 & 3, Kerby type 2, and Leland type 4, some nice advertising corner cards and real photo postcards, Average to Fine. Estimate $400. View details	Realized $460
Lot 117		U.S. States Postal History, Julia, Oregon. July 24, 1883 Whittlesey type 1 on postal card, few minor stains and corner dings, to Portland, about Fine. Previously sold for $250. Helbock rarity 7 . Estimate $150. View details and photo	Realized $345
Lot 118		U.S. States Postal History, Kerby, Oregon. Pair of m.s. Whittlesey type 2 on stamped envelopes; July 25, 1885 has very interesting letter enclosed, other earlier on 3¢ green stamped envelope, to Rock Point Oreg, Very Good to Fine, Helbock rarity 6 . Estimate $100. View details and photo	Unsold
Lot 119		U.S. States Postal History, Killgaver, Oregon. February 4, 1895 Whittlesey type 2, trimmed at right with some ink stains at left, with enclosure, to Woodburn Oregon, Very Good to Fine. Settlemier correspondence. Helbock rarity 6, only type 2 known from this scarce Multnomah Co. office . Estimate $100. View details and photo	Realized $219
Lot 120		U.S. States Postal History, Kinton, Oregon. June 18, 1901 Whittlesey type 1 on clean 2¢, to Seattle, Very Good to Fine, Helbock rarity 6 . Estimate $100. View details and photo	Realized $138
Lot 121		U.S. States Postal History, Klamath Agency, Oregon. March 20, 1882 Whittlesey type 2 on relatively clean cover, to Ashland, about Fine, Helbock rarity 6 . Estimate $100. View details and photo	Realized $127
Lot 122		U.S. States Postal History, Klamath County, Oregon accumulation. Approximately 300 covers and cards, incl. 20 19th century such as Bedfield, Fort Klamath Whittlesey types 2, 4, and 5, Klamath Agency type 4, Linkville type 2, and Olene type 1, some nice advertising corner cards and real photo postcards, Average to Fine. Estimate $250. View details	Realized $748
Lot 123		U.S. States Postal History, Klamath County, Oregon collection. Approximately 66 covers and cards, incl. Whittlesey rarity 6, 4 rarity 5 and 2 rarity 4, noted Linkville T-2 and T-3 and Olene T-1, Very Good to Fine. Estimate $150. View details	Realized $334
Lot 124		U.S. States Postal History, Lake County, Oregon accumulation. Approximately 115 covers and cards, incl. 12 19th century such as Embody as receiver, Viewpoint, Lakeview Whittlesey types 1, 3, 5, 6, Paisley type 3, and Silverlake type 3, some nice advertising corner cards and real photo postcards, Average to Fine. Estimate $100. View details	Realized $196
Lot 125		U.S. States Postal History, Lane County, Oregon large accumulation. About 800 covers and cards, 1861 to 1960's many DPO's and 19th century cancels incl. Eugene City OT (1861 usage), Meadow 1895, Latham and Camp Creek on reg. package envelopes, Zion 1906, some registered and better stamp usages, Average to Fine. Estimate $400. View details	Realized $374
Lot 126		U.S. States Postal History, Laurance, Oregon. September 30, 1901 Whittlesey type 2 on 1¢ to Morgan family, repaired at right, some soiling and minor staining, with enclosure, Very Good to Fine, Helbock rarity 6 . Estimate $75. View details and photo	Realized $115
Lot 127		U.S. States Postal History, Laurance, Oregon group. 14 covers addressed to Morgan family in Laurance, all with letters and backstamped Laurance, dates from 1899 to 1903, Average to Fine, Helbock rarity 6 . Estimate $100. View details	Realized $63
Lot 128		U.S. States Postal History, Leap, Oregon. November 18, 1899 Whittlesey type 1 on stamped envelope, small piece added upper right and some soiling, much tougher than rarity would indicate, Very Good to Fine. Very scarce Wallowa Co. office. Helbock rarity 6 . Estimate $100. View details and photo	Realized $150
Lot 129		U.S. States Postal History, Lewisville, Polk Co., Oregon H.S.S. PM. January 4, 1887 Whittlesey type 5 on pink 2¢ Bank Note, with Salem type 10 as received below cancel, red auxiliary "Advertised" added, minor corner dings and lightly trimmed at right, to Salem, Very Fine, Helbock rarity 7 . Estimate $150. View details and photo	Realized $299
Lot 130		U.S. States Postal History, Lincoln County, Oregon accumulation. Approximately 520 covers and cards, incl. 31 19th century such as Lutgens Whittlesey type 1, Nashville type 1, Newport type 1, Siletz type 6, and Yaquina type 1, Average to Fine. Estimate $400. View details	Realized $374
Lot 131		U.S. States Postal History, Lincoln County, Oregon collection. Approximately 70 covers and cards incl. Whittlesey rarity 5 and 4, noted Newport T-2, Very Good to Fine. Estimate $100. View details	Realized $115
Lot 132		U.S. States Postal History, Linkville, Oregon. February 12, 1874 m.s. Whittlesey type 1, opened roughly on right, some age soiling, to Jacksonville Oregon, Very Good to Fine. Jacob Ish correspondence. Helbock rarity 6 . Estimate $75. View details and photo	Realized $161

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