September Internet Auction

Frank Lyon, red oval illustrated handstamp showing lion, on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) , margins to touched, red "New Orleans La. Nov 2" cds and "STEAM" straightline to Lavaca, Texas; ms. "1854" docket, edge flaws, F.-V.F. and scarce illustrated steamer oval.

Milgram No. 473   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

Alexandria Va. "Steamboat", straightline and "Due 3" oval rating handstamps on 1866 orange cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by bold "Alexandria Va. Jun 11" cds duplexed with fancy radial geometric cancel to Keswick Depot Va., 1866 docketing, reduced slightly rough at left, F.-V.F., ex-Mitchell .

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

"Steam Boat", straightline ties 3¢ rose (65) on yellow Official Business cover with matching "Due 1" circular handstamp to Scott N.Y., pencil "Savannah, Oct 13" origin docketing; edge wear and reduced slightly at right, 3¢ faulty at top; accompanied by second cover with "STEAMBOAT" straightline and "Due 2" circular handstamps with "Alexandria Va. Apr 2" cds on orange cover to Alexandria, 3¢ grilled stamp added, Fine appearance, ex-Mitchell .

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

"Steamer 5", red oval on two 1847 folded letters from New York to Providence R.I., Very Fine pair carried on the Long Island Sound.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.