United States Valentines - Stampless by State: New Hampshire to
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Lot No:1025
Symbol:(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. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 140.00
Sold...US$ 140.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 13:24:46 EST
Sold For 140
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Lot No:1026
Symbol:(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. US$400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 13:25:26 EST
Sold For 375
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Lot No:1027
Symbol:(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. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 200.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 0
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Lot No:1028
Symbol:(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. US$400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 13:26:48 EST
Sold For 350
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Lot No:1029
Symbol: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. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 220.00
Sold...US$ 220.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 13:27:10 EST
Sold For 220
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Lot No:1030
Symbol: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. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 100.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 13:27:47 EST
Sold For 100
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Lot No:1031
Symbol: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. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 13:28:15 EST
Sold For 375
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Lot No:1032
Symbol: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. US$250-350 (Image)
Est. $250-350
Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 150.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 13:28:44 EST
Sold For 150
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Lot No:1033
Symbol: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. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 130.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 13:29:02 EST
Sold For 130
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Lot No:1034
Symbol:(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. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 13:29:44 EST
Sold For 160
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Lot No:1035
Symbol: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. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 675.00
Sold...US$ 675.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 13:30:41 EST
Sold For 675
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Lot No:1036
Symbol:(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. US$250-350 (Image)
Est. $250-350
Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 13:31:51 EST
Sold For 210
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Lot No:1037
Symbol:(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. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 60.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 0
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Lot No:1038
Symbol: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. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 13:32:40 EST
Sold For 250
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Lot No:1039
Symbol:(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. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 60.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 0
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Lot No:1040
Symbol: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. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 240.00
Sold...US$ 240.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 13:33:18 EST
Sold For 240
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Lot No:1041
Symbol:Cincinnati, Ohio, Feby 14th, 1851. Neat manuscript postmark with matching "Paid 10" rate, on oversized ornate gold floral bordered Valentine cover with Dove motifs including one with letter hanging around neck, to Au Sable Forks, N.Y., matching allover floral bordered design on reverse, Very Fine and choice. Estimate; $250 - 350. US$250-350 (Image)
Est. $250-350
Opening US$ 170.00
Sold...US$ 170.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 13:34:17 EST
Sold For 170
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Lot No:1042
Symbol:Cleveland, O., Feb 14. Discernible "Valentine's Day" cds with matching "5" rate handstamp on embossed ornamental bordered Valentine cover to Newark, O., with Addenbrooke maker imprint, folded embossed bordered lithograph Valentine with multicolored floral and dove design and 10-line poem at center, Very Fine. Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 220.00
Sold...US$ 220.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 13:35:07 EST
Sold For 220
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Lot No:1043
Symbol:Dayton, O., Feb 14. Blue Valentine's Day cds with matching "Paid" handstamp and manuscript "30" triple rating on oversized cover to Suffield, Conn., original pieced lace border Valentine enclosure with floral accents, enamel music book and 4-line poem on scroll central motifs and Mansell maker's imprint, inside with tipped in hand written 8-line poem, Very Fine with a stunning valentine enclosure. Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 13:37:20 EST
Sold For 425
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Lot No:1044
Symbol:Warren, O., Feb 20. Clear strike of blue cds with matching "Paid" & "5" handstamps on lovely allover bronze ornamental Valentine envelope showing Lady & Cupid With Letters, addressed to Twinsburgh, O., Very Fine. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 13:38:10 EST
Sold For 210
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Lot No:1045
Symbol:Ercildoun, Pa., Feb 16. Red cds with matching "Paid 3" in circle handstamp on gold ornate floral bordered Valentine with hand colored floral scroll at center, to Lancaster, Pa., with illustrated pierced paper lace Valentine enclosure with cherub and dove allegories and Berlin & Jones maker's imprint, inside with printed 4 line verse on gold bordered card amid floral scroll work matching cover design; cover with faint toning at center, Very Fine and attractive. Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 13:38:52 EST
Sold For 350
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Lot No:1046
Symbol:Harrisburg, Pa., Feb 15. Blue cds with matching "2" rate handstamp on locally addressed bronze Valentine cover showing Cupid and cherub amid floral border, with original pierced paper lace Valentine enclosure with multicolored floral motifs and manuscript sentiment at center and Mansell maker's imprint, Very Fine. Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 13:39:40 EST
Sold For 210
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Lot No:1047
Symbol:(Philadelphia, Pa.). Cover locally addressed to "Paul St., Below Green" with manuscript "2" rate, with bronze ornate illustrated Valentine design showing Lady Reading Letter and Cherub Allegories, reverse with ornate design showing lady & gentleman portraits, cherubs and arrow pierced hearts, Very Fine and choice, with 2015 P.F. certificate. Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 240.00
Sold...US$ 240.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 13:40:39 EST
Sold For 240
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Lot No:1048
Symbol:(Pottsville, Pa.). Locally addressed cover with red "2" rate handstamp, with original Valentine enclosure with printed Lady & Gentlemen Scene, multicolored floral motif, enamel 4-line poem in scroll and hand written sentiment, Very Fine. Estimate; $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 13:41:12 EST
Sold For 160
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Lot No:1049
Symbol:West Philada., Pa., Feb 15. Cds with manuscript "Drop 2cts" on locally addressed folded letter sheet with pencil 1847 year date, with original blue flora and Cupid border Valentine with 6-line poem below and moth on honeycomb pull up reveal lady portrait, also newspaper "Married" notice clipping, Very Fine. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
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