(Valentines) 1¢ Blue, tied by blue "Chicago Ill Feb 18 1863" duplex with four-rings cancel ties 1¢ blue (63) on embossed valentine cover to local post box, original enclosed multicolor embossed valentine card with printed message: "Declaration. I am thine love for ever."; taped edge tear at right, otherwise Very Fine and attractive use. Scott No. 63  Estimate $300 - 400. $0 (Image)

(Valentines) 1¢ Blue, Dot-In-U, Pl. 9, intense color, tied by four-ring cancel on embossed valentines cover on drop cover, matching "Rockville Conn Feb 14 1862" cds, original embossed valentine enclosure with multicolor sticker, ex-Wilson Hulme. Scott No. 63 var.  Estimate $300 - 400. $0 (Image)