U.S.A. (1888) Lion*. Postal card (O) with illustrated ad for Lion Tannery. Long discussion of testimonials and praise.
AVAILABLE AT $25
U.S.A. (1913) Griffin*. Globe*. Postal stationery envelope (O) with illustration of griffin holding up a globe, for Griffin Optical Co. The griffin was a mythological beast with the hind parts of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, symbolizing the King of the Air and the King of the Beasts.
AVAILABLE AT $100
ROMANIA (1973) Bobcat. Postal stationery envelope (O) with color illustration of bobcats.
AVAILABLE AT $20
U.S.A. (1896) Griffins*. Umbrella*. 2 cents postal stationery (O) from "Worman, Simons & Co.," manufacturers of umbrellas. Interesting New York flag cancel.
AVAILABLE AT $30