Clear Creek, Oregon, Sept 29th 73. (1867-76) bold manuscript postmark (type 1) on cover to Maine with 3¢ green tied by matching manuscript cancel, docketed at left "Ans Nov 9th '73" - traveled by stage, either east via Boise or south via Sacramento, to the transcontinental railroad which had been completed four years earlier; cover slightly reduced at left, Very Fine, two examples recorded by Whittlesey - this cover illustrated on page 45 (Rarity 7). Estimate  $250 - 350. $0 (Image)