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Valentines

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

1250

1850

ca 1850, Springfield, Mass., oversize (abt 7¾" x 5¼") embossed Valentine envelope with a very light Feb 14 "Springfield, Ms./5" c.d.s. and matching "PAID", to West Springfield, Mass.; small blue "Who the deuce can this be from" label on the flap; includes a spectacular silver lace and multicolor applique Valentine with printed verse onside; cover with a few small, light stains, card with a small sealed tear on the back, Fine to Very Fine. (Image) (Image2) (Image3)

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Estimate $120-200
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction

1251

1870s

1870s, Woods Corners, Mich., fancy embossed envelope franked on the flap with a target-canceled 3¢ green (#158) - no town cancel, but addressed to Woods Corners; includes a spectacular lace Valentine "from a friend" with a hidden image behind lace "shutters"; cover has a small toned spot, Valentine is Extremely Fine. (Image) (Image2) (Image3)

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Estimate $90-120
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction

1252

1880

1880, New York, N.Y., 2¢ vermilion (#183) tied by a Feb 14, 1880 Station L duplex handstamp on a fancy embossed envelope to Worcester, Mass.; includes a wonderful gold lace & multicolor cutout valentine with printed verse inside; the envelope by Whitney of Worcester, the Valentine said to be by Esther Howland of the same city, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. (Image) (Image2) (Image3)

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Estimate $120-200
SOLD for $70.00
Will close during Public Auction