#783 - 3¢ Oregon Territory FDC

Although American fur trappers had long been active in Oregon, the Territory could not be officially organized until a boundary dispute with the United Kingdom was settled. Although the issue brought the two countries to the brink of war, a compromise was reached and the boundary was set at the 49th parallel. Scott 783 Oregon Territory. Cover cachet design may vary from illustration but will have the official first day of issue cancel.