Lot
871 
Frank Lyon (Alabama & Mississippi Rivers), clear strike of red oval illustrated handstamp depicting a Lion, on light blue folded letter datelined "Barnesville, Feb 19, 1852" to Mobile, Ala. franked with 1851, 3¢ dull red (11A), deep rich color, tied by "Steam 5" in oval handstamp, Very Fine.Milgram No. 473 Estimate $300 - 400.
The Frank Lyon employed an unusual cachet incorporating the silhouette of a lion. She operated on the Tombigbee River as a non-contract steamboat.
Realized: $500