British Valentines (1821 thru 1840)
Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
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1731 |
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Valentine, 1821. Hand-colored lettersheet depicting a basket of roses with pullstring and dove with letter underneath, embossed border in French and "Dobbs Patent" imprint at bottom, to Liverpool,
indistinct circular datestamp, fresh and Very Fine (Image) Search for comparables at
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E. 750-1,000
SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction |
1732 |
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Valentine, 1825. Lettersheet with beautiful hand-colored design of a basket of roses, small thread attached at center which when pulled reveals gold-painted flowers and ribbons, embossed border in
French and with "Dobbs Patent" imprint at bottom, used within London and with appropriate postal markings, some sealed tears and wear, still Very Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. 400-500
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction |
1733 |
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Valentine, 1825. Lettersheet with early comic design depicting "A Turnip" with sauce pan on head and coarse sacks for pants, used within London and with appropriate postal markings, some slight edgewear, Very Fine,
humorous design (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. 500-750
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction |
1734 |
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Valentine, c.1825. Lettersheet with embossed border in French and "Dobbs Patent" imprint at bottom, with colorful design of Cupid at center pasted into place as well as border, also with some
hand-painted elements, used in Damhead (?), appropriate postal markings, address panel with soiling and tear, few hinge reinforcements, otherwise Very Fine, unusual design (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. 400-500
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction |
1735 |
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Valentine, c. 1825. Lettersheet with comic design which is hand-colored and with derogatory ms. verse below from Uxbridge to Hillingdale, ms. "1" rate and straightline handstamp, trivial wear, Very
Fine, the Uxbridge handstamp was in use from 1821-29 (Image) Search for comparables at
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E. 500-750
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction |
1736 |
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Valentine, 1829. Lettersheet with hand-colored comic design by Robert Cruckshank depicting a female cat in a dress with humorous verse below, from London to Dartford in Kent, trivial soiling, Very Fine, ex Alcock (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. 500-750
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction |
1737 |
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Valentine, 1829. Lettersheet with hand-colored design depicting a suitor and a church with verse below, used from Coleshill to Hillington with appropriate postal markings, Very Fine, attractive design
(Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. 500-750
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction |
1738 |
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Valentine, 1830. Lettersheet with colorful design of rose in floral border, ms. verses in French, with embossed border also in French and oval "JE NE CHERCHE QUUN" imprint at bottom, used locally in
Annan, Scotland and with "Annan" straightline handstamp, minor soiling, few small repaired tears, still Very Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. 300-400
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction |
1739 |
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Valentine, 1831. Hand-drawn design on lettersheet depicting two flaming hearts slain by Cupid's arrow and with decorative border and verses, used in Edinburgh with appropriate postal markings, some
slight wear, Very Fine, a very unusual and somewhat dark design (Image) Search for
comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. 400-500
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
1740 |
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Valentine, 1832. Lettersheet with humorous design depicting an Ass dressed as a gentleman with verse below "You stupid vain conceited Ass, Why ogle with your quizzing glass, I'm sure no damsel will
incline, To chuse you for her Valentine", sent within London with appropriate postal markings, slight wear, Very Fine, we hope never to receive one of these in the mail (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. 300-400
SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction |
1741 |
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Valentine, 1833. Lettersheet with colorful design depicting candlemaker with printed verse below, inside with additional ms. verses, used within Edinburgh with appropriate rate marking, sealed tears and toned spots,
otherwise Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. 300-400
SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction |