Lot
554 
Fort Lyon, C.T., Apr 10, 1863, bold full strike of cds (Bauer No. 1) on cover to Denver City forwarded to Big Thompson, C.T. with manuscript "Due 3" rating, franked with 1861, 3¢ rose (few nibbed perfs) canceled by target handstamp; small cover tear at top, Very Fine, an exceptional strike of this short lived postmark known used between April and July of 1863.Scott No. 65 Estimate $200 - 300.
To protect travelers in the Arkansas Valley, Fort Wise was established near Bent's Fort. On August 2, 1862 the name was changed to Lyon.
Realized: $220