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Valentines - Stampless by State: Connecticut to Michigan continued...

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

1021

Milford, Ms., Feb 12. Red cds with matching large "5" rate handstamp on gray floral and bronze bordered Valentine cover to Bradford, Mass., with original embossed Valentine enclosure and additional double heart "To / From" enamel card, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $200-300
SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction

1022

Springfield, Mass., Feb 14. Clear Valentine's Day cds with red "Paid" handstamp on locally addressed illustrated embossed floral bordered Valentines showing Young Couple and Sheep Scene, with original ornate pierce paper Valentine enclosure with multicolored floral bouquet, dove with letter motifs and Mansell maker's imprint, hand written 8-line verse inside; cover with some light toning, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $200-300
SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction

1023

Worcester, Ms., Feb 14. Red Valentine's Day cds with two strikes of matching "Paid" handstamp and manuscript "20" rate, on yellow ornate bronze border oversized Valentine cover to Clinton, Mass., with green and gold double embossed bordered Valentine with floral motif at center; cover with light edge wear and few tiny edge tears at bottom, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $300-400
SOLD for $190.00
Will close during Public Auction

1024

(Michigan) Kalamazoo, Mic., Feb 12. Bold cds with matching "Paid" and "5" rate handstamp on bronze ornate bordered Valentine cover with Cupid at upper left, to Mattawan, Mich., with original paper lace Valentine enclosure with Floral accent (couple others missing) and Mansell makers imprint, inside with separate lady and gentlemen lace bordered figures and hand written note datelined "Feb 14, 1851", Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $200-300
SOLD for $220.00
Will close during Public Auction

Valentines - Stampless by State: New Hampshire to Virginia

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

1025

(New Hampshire) Fisherville, N.H., Feb 16. Blue cds with matching "Paid" and "3" in circle rate handstamps on gold ornamental bordered Valentine cover to London, N.H., with original embossed and colored bordered Valentine with hand painted floral heart with forget-me-not at center and silver doves below, Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200.

Interesting to note that this cover bears a very small "2" handstamp in upper left corner indicating sale price of cover and the Valentine enclosure bearing a matching "12½" price as well. (Image1)

Est. $150-200
SOLD for $140.00
Will close during Public Auction

1026

(New Hampshire) Portsmouth, N.H., Feb 14. Blue cds and matching "5" on gold gilt ornamental envelope to Boston; included is original handwritten six-verse Valentine poem signed "Valentina" with a beautiful gold gilt and hand tinted border, Extremely Fine.
Estimate; $400 - 600.

A SPECTACULAR ITEM OF GREAT BEAUTY. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $400-600
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction

1027

(New Jersey) Jersey City, N.J., Feb 19. Blue cds with matching tiny "2" rate handstamp at upper right on local street addressed oversized brown bordered Valentine cover with floral scroll address panel, matching pieced lace border Valentine enclosure with floral embellishments and gold scroll sentiment at center, Very Fine, ex-Haas.
Estimate; $300 - 400. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $300-400
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction

1028

(New Jersey) Trenton, N.J., Feb 15. Blue cds with matching "Paid" and fancy large hollow "5" rate handstamps in fresh oversized cover to Flemington, N.J., original black and blue embossed floral border Valentine enclosure with motifs including bird holding small envelope which opens to reveal five different forget-me-nots, Cupid, floral banner and 4-line poem in scroll, Very Fine and attractive, a wonderful Valentine cover and enclosure.
Estimate; $400 - 600. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $400-600
SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction

1029

Brooklyn, N.Y., Feb 14. Red Valentine's Day cds with matching "Paid" and "2" rate handstamp on locally addressed ornate pierced laced Valentine cover, with matching embossed Valentine enclosure with hand painted floral motif, hand written 4-line poem and Dobbs maker's imprint, dated "Feb 14/48"; cover minor lace nick at upper left, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $200-300
SOLD for $220.00
Will close during Public Auction

1030

Brooklyn, N.Y., Feb 14. Bold Valentine's Day cds with matching "1 Cent" rate handstamp on locally addressed embossed bordered cover, with original embossed bordered Valentine with gold framed lady & gentlemen view at center with 4-line poem below, inside with handwritten 8-line poem; cover with some tone spots, otherwise Very Fine, ex-Haas.
Estimate; $150 - 200. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $150-200
SOLD for $100.00
Will close during Public Auction

1031

Jackson Corners, Duchess Co. (N.Y.). Addressing on ornate bronze floral bordered Valentine cover, with red "Paid" handstamps on all four sides with manuscript "5" rating at top, with original embossed Valentine enclosure with diamond forget-me-nots, multicolored floral embellishments, silver "Look At My Beloved" pulled up frame to reveal mirror (mirror missing) and hand written verses at sides, inside with additional hand written 8-line poem, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $200-300
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction

1032

New York, 2, Feb 16. Red integral rate cds on fresh locally street addressed bronze ornate border and floral scroll Valentine cover, with pierced lace bordered Valentine with multicolored lithograph lady & gentlemen view, "Sweet Heart" 8-line poem below and Kershaw maker's imprint, Very Fine and choice, ex-Kuphal.
Estimate; $250 - 350. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $250-350
SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction

1033

Philadelphia, N.Y., Feb 14. Blue oval date stamp with fleurons and manuscript Valentine's Day date, on leaf embossed bordered Valentine cover to Theresa, N.Y., matching "5" rate handstamp, with original matching bordered Valentine page with multicolored Bird on Branch illustration and hand written 16-line poem, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $200-300
SOLD for $130.00
Will close during Public Auction

1034

(Rensselaerville, N.Y.). Address on oversized gold floral bordered Valentine cover, with red "Paid" and "10" rate handstamps, no townmark, with pierced lace Valentine with floral arrangement center, Very Fine, ex-Haas.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $200-300
SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction

1035

Rhinebeck, N.Y., Feb 16. Neat cds on fresh locally addressed gold floral bordered Valentine cover, with original gold gilted embossed floral border Valentine with frame enamel sentiment card at center and additional hand written 4-line poem below, Extremely Fine, an exceptional Valentine cover and enclosure, ex-Haas.
Estimate; $300 - 400. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $300-400
SOLD for $675.00
Will close during Public Auction

1036

(Schenectady, N.Y.). Addressing on large gold floral bordered Valentine cover, with red "V" over "Feb 14" Valentine's Day date stamp at upper left and matching "Paid" and small "5" rate handstamp at upper right, with ornate pierced lace Valentine with silver and floral embellishments and central embossed women's portrait at center, Very Fine, a very unusual "V" Valentine's Day postmark.
Estimate; $250 - 350. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $250-350
SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction

1037

(Utica, N.Y.). Small locally addressed cover with blue "2" rate handstamp, reverse with silver lined backflaps and small "Acceptez" forget-me-not, with original enclosure with gold ornate flourishes with central hand panted flowers, hand written 5-line poem datelined "Feb 14th, 1848", Very Fine.
Estimate; $100 - 150. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $100-150
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction

1038

Utica, N.Y., Feb 15. Fancy blue oval date stamp with matching "Paid" in scroll and "X" in double circle rate handstamps on large cover to Binghamton, N.Y., with shaded ornate embossed bordered Valentine with gold bordered enamel sentiment with floral embellishments, manufactured by Kershaw, Very Fine and choice, a stunning valentine enclosure in perfect condition.
Estimate; $300 - 400. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $300-400
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction

1039

(Watkins, N.Y.). Ca. 1840's floral ornamental embossed Valentine cover locally addressed with blue "Paid" handstamp, with original matching Valentine enclosure with embossed Lady & Gentlemen figures amid floral bordering, central honeycomb lace center with gold Cupid, inside with printed enamel 4-line poem; light cover corner staining and slightly reduced at right, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $100 - 150. (Image1)

Est. $100-150
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction

1040

Cincinnati, O., Feb 14. Red Valentine's Day cds with matching Paid handstamp and pencil "2" rate alongside, on oversized bronze floral bordered Valentine cover showing Cherub Views at top and bottom, locally addressed, with pierced floral bordered Valentine with multicolored flower flourishes around beehive pull up (mostly pulled away) revealing Cupid at center, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $200-300
SOLD for $240.00
Will close during Public Auction