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Valentine Covers - by Town Postmark (O-W Towns) continued...
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
941       imagePhilada. Pa., 5cts, Feb 13. Blue integral rate cds on large gold floral bordered Valentine cover with Cupid Handing Gentleman a Message illustration at lower left, Very Fine.
Estimate; $100 - 150. (Image1)

Est. $100-150
Selling for...$50.00
Will close during Public Auction
942       imagePlainville, Conn., Feb 13. Four strikes of cds with three strikes of matching "Paid" and "3" rate handstamps on locally addressed large embossed Valentine cover, with embossed bordered Valentine with central lithograph Lady with Letter scene; cover with light edge wear and small erosion hole, Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400. (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. $300-400
Selling for...$150.00
Will close during Public Auction
943       imagePortland, Mo., Feb 13, 10. Two strikes of red integral rate cds on oversized gold floral bordered Valentine cover to Gardiner, Me., with original Valentine enclosure with 4-line poem and central Lady with Letter scene; some tone spotting and cover missing left sideflap, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $150 - 200. (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. $150-200
Selling for...$80.00
Will close during Public Auction
944       imagePottsville, Pa., Feb 16. Red cds with matching "Paid 3" in circle handstamp on embossed Valentine cover to Auburn, Pa., with lace Valentine enclosure with central floral motif and scroll sentiment below, Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200. (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. $150-200
Selling for...$80.00
Will close during Public Auction
945       imageProvidence, R.I., Feb 11. Sharp clear red cds with matching "Paid" and "5" rate handstamps on illustrated border Valentine showing Cherub, Clamshell and Peacock, addressed to Vasselboro, Me. in Spencerian type script, with additional border design on reverse, with pierced lace Valentine enclosure with printed 6-line poem and central honeycomb pull up revealing couple at center, Very Fine and choice, very rare as most of these honeycomb type valentines have been damaged over the years.
Estimate; $300 - 400. (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. $300-400
Selling for...$150.00
Will close during Public Auction
946       imageProvidence, R.I., Feb 14. Red Valentine's Day cds with matching "2" rate handstamp on locally addressed folded Valentine letter sheet, inside with pierced lace bordered Valentine with 8-line poem, central floral design with honeycomb pulled up (couple broken links) revealing pair of doves at bird bath, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. $200-300
Selling for...$100.00
Will close during Public Auction
947       imageReading, Pa., Feb 14. Red Valentine's Day cds with matching "2" rate handstamp on locally addressed cover, with original gold bordered Valentine enclosure with 4-line poem and wonderful central Kissing Couple honeycomb pull-up revealing sender's initials, docketed "Pottsville Feb 15, 1846"; light cover soiling, Very Fine, a gorgeous valentine in perfect condition, ex-Kuphal.
Estimate; $150 - 200. (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. $150-200
Selling for...$80.00
Will close during Public Auction
948       imageRichfield, O., Feb 14. Bold red cds on reverse of small locally addressed red floral bordered cover, with matching "2" in circle handstamp on front, Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200. (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. $150-200
Selling for...$80.00
Will close during Public Auction
949       imageSalem, Mass., Feb 21. Red cds with matching "Paid" handstamp and "6" rate handstamp on highly embossed bordered Valentine cover (G. Kershaw imprint) to Topsfield, Mass., with ornate pierced lace Valentine with hand written four line poem and central gold frame cameo; enclosure with some edge chipping, Extremely Fine and attractive, ex-Kuphal.
Estimate; $300 - 400. (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. $300-400
Selling for...$150.00
Will close during Public Auction
950       imageStockton, California, Jan 25 (San Joaquin). Manuscript postmark (SAJ-2290) with matching "Paid 6" rating on embossed bordered Valentine cover to East Foxboro, Mass., with matching embossed Valentine enclosure wit open book and gold embellishments; some cover tone spots, otherwise Very Fine, a very rare early California valentine.
Estimate; $400 - 600. (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. $400-600
Selling for...$200.00
Will close during Public Auction
951       imageTarrytown, N.Y., Feb 7. Light cds with matching "Paid 3" handstamp on gold floral border Valentine cover to Hudson, N.Y., with additional elaborate design on back flaps, Very Fine.
Estimate; $100 - 150. (Image1)

Est. $100-150
Selling for...$50.00
Will close during Public Auction
952       imageTexas Hill, Cal., Jan 30 (Sacramento). Clear cds (SAC-3380) on oversized gold ornate bordered Valentine cover to Hampton Falls, N.H., with blue "Paid" in oval and "50¢" rate (5 x 10¢ rate), with original blue embossed bordered Valentine with central floral embellishment and hand written 4-line poem; cover edge flaws and some age spotting, flap torn & mended, Very Fine, a rare western Valentine usage, most likely the Postmaster was also the Wells, Fargo & Co. agent & used their blue oval handstamp.
Estimate; $400 - 600. (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. $400-600
Selling for...$200.00
Will close during Public Auction
953       imageTrenton, N.J., Feb 13. Blue cds and matching "10" rate handstamp on reverse of large ornate Valentine cover to New York, with gold bordered Valentine enclosure with 8-line poem, Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200. (Image1) (Image2) (Image3)

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Est. $150-200
Selling for...$80.00
Will close during Public Auction
954       imageUtica, N.Y., Feb 13. Blue oval date stamp with matching "V" in circle handstamp on cover to Yale college in New Haven, Ct., with original pierced lace Valentine cover similarly addressed and matching Valentine enclosure with hand written line poem; outer cover with light toning and small tear at top, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate; $100 - 150. (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. $100-150
Selling for...$50.00
Will close during Public Auction
955       imageWaterville, N.Y., Feb 14. Red Valentine's Day cds with matching "Paid" handstamp on large ornately embossed Valentine cover to Schenectady, N.Y., with matching pierced lace Valentine enclosure with central floral embellishments and 4-line poem on scroll, Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. $200-300
Selling for...$100.00
Will close during Public Auction
956       imageWindham Center, N.Y., Feb 18. Bold cds with matching "Paid 3" in circle handstamp on embossed Valentine cover, with pierced lace border Valentine with central gold and silver motifs and forget-me-not; cover edge wear, tears and missing backflap, F.-V.F., ex-Haas.
Estimate; $150 - 200. (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. $150-200
Selling for...$80.00
Will close during Public Auction
Valentine Covers - Issued Stamps
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
957     1 image1847, 5¢ red brown. Clear to large margins, small edge flaws, canceled by circular grid handstamp on ornate gold on enamel Valentine cover with scroll "Forget-me-not" address panel, to Harrisburg, Va., red "Boston, 10cts, Feb 13" cds and manuscript "due 5" at top center; cover with light horizontal fold, otherwise Very Fine, with certificate stating there is no indication the stamp did not originate on this cover (Boston did use this exact black grid with this red postmark during this period), with 2012 Sismondo certificate.
Scott No. 1; Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

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Est. $750-1,000
Selling for...$375.00
Will close during Public Auction
958     1 image1847, 5¢ brown. Clear to large margins, rich color, tied by manuscript cancel on embossed illustrated floral Valentine cover to Harrisonburg, Va., "West River, Md., Feb 7" cds at center, Very Fine and attractive, with 2009 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 1; Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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Est. $500-750
Selling for...$250.00
Will close during Public Auction
959     1 image1847, 5¢ red brown, vertical pair. Four large margins, tied by red circular grid handstamps on cover to New Sweden, N.Y., matching "Cincinnati, O., 10 (Feb) 14" cds, manuscript "Missent & Forwd" notation, with Valentine enclosure, tiny pinhole in top stamp, bottom stamp described in the past as, "minute tear in margin at bottom", however this looks to be nothing more than a slight blemish, Extremely Fine appearance, ex-Weill Brothers Stock, signed Ashbrook on reverse.
Scott No. 1; Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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Est. $300-400
Selling for...$150.00
Will close during Public Auction
960     1 image1847, 5¢ red brown. Ample to large margins, rich color, tied by blue "Concord, N.H., Feb 14" Valentine's Day cds on cover to Hanover, N.H., reverse with small forget-me-not label on back flap; stamp with tear at bottom, otherwise Very Fine, an attractive Valentine's Day usage.
Scott No. 1; Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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Est. $200-300
Selling for...$100.00
Will close during Public Auction

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