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1851, 1¢ blue, types I & IIIa, vertical pair. Positions 7//17R1E. Margins large to just touching scrolls at upper left (5) and bottom left (8A), on oversized bronze floral bordered Valentine cover to Miss Eunice M. Chittenden in Westbrook, Ct., in combination with 1851, 1¢ blue, type Ib (5A, position 3R1E) affixed to end of backflap and manuscript canceled, and 1851, 3¢ dull red, type II, three singles (11A) tied with pair by neat "Deep River, Ct., Feb 12" cds's all paying four times the 3¢ domestic rate, with embossed ornamental Valentine enclosure with multicolored woodblock print and decoupage floral accents around small embossed envelope holding an enamel card with four-line poem; cover with some edge soiling and a few tone spots, 1¢ stamps - type I with small bottom left corner repair from scuff, type IIIa with small margin scuff and corner crease at bottom right, and type Ib with nick and large sealed tear, Very Fine appearance,ex-Dr. Hubert C. Skinner (acquired from the Weill Brothers)., with 2005 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 5,8A; Estimate $40,000 - 60,000.
THE MOST REMARKABLE AND UNIQUE EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 1¢ TYPE I ISSUE IN A PAIR AND WITH TWO OTHER 1¢ TYPES ON A VALENTINE - A TRULY MAGNIFICENT USAGE AND ONE OF THE MOST QUINTESSENTIAL 1851 ISSUE COVERS IN EXISTENCE.
Dr. Hubert C. Skinner acquired this cover from the Weill Brothers and had been off the market for over 50 years. Dr. Skinner eventually made the cover a subject of an ongoing article in November 1994 edition The Chronicle (pages 245-250) entitled "Quintessential Covers: Part III".
Jerome S. Wagshall's census of position 7R1E lists this cover as no. 5-COV-080 and is one of only twenty three cover recorded. Of the eleven examples in multiples, this is the only example in combination with any other denomination of the 1851 issue. US$40,000-60,000 (Image)
Est. $40,000-60,000
Opening US$ 30,000.00
Sold...US$ 30,000.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 13:55:00 EST
Sold For 30000
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1068
Symbol: Cat No: 7
1851, 1¢ blue, type II, two singles. Left stamp with a couple tiny pre-use tears, tied by grid handstamp with matching Millpost, N.Y., Feb 14 Valentine's Day cds on oversized embossed floral and ornamental border Valentine cover, locally addressed, with lovely original pierced lace border Valentine enclosure with flora and bird designs around central enamel envelope holding enamel cards with 4-line poem, with additional tipped in lengthy 24-line handwritten poem dated "Feb 14th 1852"; some light cover spotting and enclosure in immaculate condition, Very Fine, with pencil notation on reverse of cover…"published by Esther Howland, Worcester, Mass.", ex-Haas. Scott No. 7; Estimate $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 300.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1069
Symbol: Cat No: 7
1851, 1¢ blue, type II. Margins large to slightly in at upper left, tied by "Franklin, N.H., Feb 27" cds with second strike at center of ornate gold border Valentine cover locally addressed, with matching design on reverse, with original elaborate gold bordered Valentine enclosure with floral accents, matching border frame inside with personal note tipped in, Very Fine, a lovely Valentine and enclosure, with 1985 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 7; Estimate $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 400.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 13:56:14 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1070
Symbol: Cat No: 7
1851, 1¢ blue, type II. Canceled by bar handstamp on fresh locally addressed Allegheny City, Pa. gold floral bordered Valentine cover, matching bordered backflaps, with unusual 12 page Vinegar Valentine entitled "The Illustrated Diary of a Maiden Who Decided Too Late to Become a Bride" on glazed enamel with gold and lavender heart bordering, with six humorous caricatured multicolor illustration each with satirical poem, Very Fine and unusual. Scott No. 7; Estimate $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 240.00
Sold...US$ 240.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 13:56:44 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1071
Symbol: Cat No: 7
1851, 1¢ blue, type II, horizontal pair. Margins large to just in at top, tied by bold blue "Moosup, Ct., Feb 14" Valentine's Day cds on oversized embossed floral bordered Valentine cover to Voluntown, Ct., pierced lace Valentine with gold Cupid and floral embellishments and central lace envelope holding scroll sentiment inside; some light cover staining, F.-V.F. Scott No. 7; Estimate $250 - 350. US$250-350 (Image)
Est. $250-350
Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 13:57:16 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1072
Symbol: Cat No: 7
1851, 1¢ blue, type II. Fine single with rich color, tied by blue "Baltimore, Md., Feb 14, 1857" Valentine's Day cds on embossed illustrated ornamental bordered Valentine cover with Bird and Angel allegories, locally addressed with additional manuscript 18 on stamp, original matching Valentine sheet with embossed floral border and hand written verse, Very Fine. Scott No. 7; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 170.00
Sold...US$ 170.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 13:57:39 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1073
Symbol: Cat No: 7
1851, 1¢ blue, type II. Margins large to just touching, penciled canceled on fresh bronze ornate bordered Valentine locally addressed in Elmira, N.Y., with similar design on reverse, Very Fine. Scott No. 7; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 130.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 13:58:24 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1074
Symbol: Cat No: 8A
1851, 1¢ blue, type IIIa, horizontal pair. At upper left in combination with 1851, 1¢ blue, type II, horizontal pair and two singles (7) neatly arranged in other corners on oversized gold floral border Valentine cover to East Glenburn, Me., canceled and tied by grid handstamps with red "New Orleans, La., Feb 11" cds, reverse with cover with matching allover ornate gold design and forget-me-not label; lower right stamp with small scoring line at bottom, Very Fine, illustrated in Brookman The Nineteenth Century Postage Stamps of the United States, Volume 1 (page 121), ex-J. Jones & Kramer. Scott No. 8A; Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.
A MAGNIFICENT OVERSIZED GOLD FLORAL VALENTINE USAGE BEARING A DOUBLE RATE FRANKING OF THE 1851 1¢ ISSUE FROM PLATE ONE EARLY. US$4,000-6,000 (Image)
Est. $4,000-6,000
Opening US$ 3,500.00
Sold...US$ 3,500.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 13:59:05 EST
Sold For 3500
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1075
Symbol: Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV. Small tear at right (due to canceling device), tied by bold "Troy, N.Y., Feb 20, 1857" cds on heavily embossed floral bordered Valentine cover with various elements hand colored, locally addressed, with white and gold floral bordered Valentine enclosure with multicolored floral elements and central heart design, printed 8-line verse inside; cover with some light staining and tone spots, F.-V.F., a wonderful multicolored Valentine and elaborate enclosure, ex-Kuphal. Scott No. 9; Estimate $750 - 1,000. US$750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 750.00
Sold...US$ 750.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 13:59:39 EST
Sold For 750
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1076
Symbol: Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV. Fine single tied by "Troy, N.Y., Mar 15" cds on large enamel Valentine cover with ornate bronze floral and address panel scroll design bearing multicolored floral design, locally addressed, with matching overall design on reverse, with pierced lace floral Valentine enclosure with central multicolored floral and lady designs, inside with tipped in 4-line poem, Very Fine and choice, an exceptional multicolored enamel Valentine cover, ex-Kuphal. Scott No. 9; Estimate $750 - 1,000. US$750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 675.00
Sold...US$ 675.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 14:00:17 EST
Sold For 675
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1077
Symbol: Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV, recut once at top and twice at bottom. Position 23R1L. Margins large to just touching at bottom left, tied by neat bold "New Haven, Con., Feb 16, 1857" cds on locally addressed embossed Valentine cover showing Women Under Arched Trelice and Floral Border, with matching Valentine ornate lace enclosure with multicolored nature background and Young Lady with Attire made from Felt and Silk with verse below, Very Fine and choice, a wonderful cover and enclosure combination, ex-Vogel. Scott No. 9; Estimate $500 - 750. US$500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 14:01:57 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1078
Symbol: Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV. Large margins to just shaving at bottom, small corner creases at top, tied by "Marion, Ind., Feb 13" cds on large ornate bronze border and floral Valentine cover, locally addressed, with Valentine enclosure with lattice work lover's scene, multicolored floral designs and verse; some light edge wear, Very Fine. Scott No. 9; Estimate $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 280.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1079
Symbol: Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV, three singles. Each with rich color with margins to slightly in, tied by two strikes of "Andover Mass. Feb 12" cds, right two with additional manuscript "X" cancels, on large embossed valentine envelope to Haverhill Mass., additional strike of cds and matching "10" handstamp and manuscript "Due" at top left, included large embossed Valentine enclosure with multicolored flowers and small oval mirror (cracked), Very Fine. Scott No. 9; Estimate $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 290.00
Sold...US$ 290.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 14:02:52 EST
Sold For 290
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1080
Symbol: Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV, recut once at top and once at bottom. Position 44L1L. Margins large to clear at top, rich color, tied by "Holliston, Ms., Feb 26" cds on locally addressed highly ornate embossed floral and love bird Valentine cover, with lace Valentine enclosure with gold Cupid and multicolored floral motifs, 8-line printed poem and couple view inside; cover with internal breaks in embossing at top left, still Very Fine,ex-Vogel. Scott No. 9; Estimate $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 270.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1081
Symbol: Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV. Tied by "Detroit, Mich., Feb 14" Valentine's Day cds on large elaborate ornamental embossed Valentine cover locally addressed, with embossed border Valentine enclosure with hand colored Clerk at Desk caricature and 6-line satirical poem below; cover with some minor tone spots, Very Fine,ex-Kuphal. Scott No. 9; Estimate $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 14:03:34 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1082
Symbol: Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV. Margins large too slightly in at bottom right, tied by light "Manchester, N.H., Feb 13" cds on locally addressed ornate bronze bordered Valentine cover with matching design in reverse, embossed bordered Valentine with central dove and sentiment motifs and hand painted floral accents, Very Fine. Scott No. 9; Estimate $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 14:04:00 EST
Sold For 210
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1083
Symbol: Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV. Clear to large margins, manuscript canceled on small embossed black ornamental illustrated bordered Valentine cover with Cherub and Love Doves at sides, locally addressed in Hayesville, O., with small hand written 4-line Valentine poem, Very Fine. Scott No. 9; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 14:04:20 EST
Sold For 210
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1084
Symbol: Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV. Slightly clipped and toned bottom left corner, tied by "Castine, Me., Feb 14" Valentine's Day cds on oversize embossed bordered Valentine cover locally addressed, with embossed bordered Valentine enclosure with floral accents around two beehive pull ups to reveal lady & gentlemen scene and a 4-line poem; cover with even toning and some edge wear, F.-V.F. Scott No. 9; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 14:04:52 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1085
Symbol: Cat No: 9
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV, left margin horizontal pair. Positions 31-32L1L. Ample to large margins, couple small separation cuts at bottom, tied by blue "Cincinnati, O., Feb 18" cds on locally addressed gold floral bordered Valentine cover, Very Fine. Scott No. 9; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 14:05:13 EST
Sold For 180
Valentines - 1851, 3¢ Issue
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1086
Symbol: Cat No: 10A
1851, 3¢ orange brown, type II. Clear to mostly large margins, tied by neat circular grid handstamp on gold ornate bordered Valentine cover to Alton, N.H., red "Dover, N.H., Feb 16" cds, simple gold bordering on reverse, Very Fine,ex-Kuphal. Scott No. 10A; Estimate $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 190.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1087
Symbol: Cat No: 10A
1851, 3¢ orange brown, type II. Margins ample to just clear at bottom right, tied by blue grid handstamp with matching "Harrisburg, Pa., Feb 7" cds, on embossed ornamental bordered Valentine cover to Hartsville, Pa., with original embossed lady cameo Valentine sheet with hand written 8-line poem; cover with light corner soiling at right, Very Fine. Scott No. 10A; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 140.00
Sold...US$ 140.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 14:05:58 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1088
Symbol: Cat No: 11
1852, 3¢ dull red, type I, top margin horizontal strip of three. Left pair both showing gash on shoulder variety. Tied by "Cannonsburgh, Pa., Feb 13" cds's on fresh embossed floral Valentine cover to Newark, O., with original gold bordered Valentine enclosure with central multicolored floral design, inside with handwritten 8-line poem dated "Feb 14, 1852", Extremely Fine, a wonderful Valentine cover and enclosure, ex-Haas & Kuphal. Scott No. 11; Estimate $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 14:06:30 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1089
Symbol: Cat No: 11
1852, 3¢ dull red, type I. In at top, tied by bold circular grid handstamp on large embossed floral and sheep in field view Valentine cover locally addressed in Richmond, Va., with original Valentine card with die sunk India proof of lady framed portrait at center and hand written 8-line poem datelined "Febry 14, 1853", Very Fine. Scott No. 11; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 130.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 14:06:54 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1090
Symbol: Cat No: 11
1852, 3¢ dull red, type I, left margin gutterline single. Clear to in at upper right, tied by "Malden, Mas., Feb 18" cds on large embossed illustrated floral bordered Valentine cover showing Maiden and Sheep in Field View, to Greenfield, N.H., with original pierced floral bordered Valentine with gold wreathed Cherub Holding Birdcage with Kershaw imprint, inside with hand written 12-line poem, Very Fine. Scott No. 11; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 130.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 14:07:11 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1091
Symbol: Cat No: 11
1852, 3¢ dull red, type I, left margin gutterline single. Fine single tied by blue "Moorefield, Va., Feb 13" cds on fruit and floral embossed bordered Valentine cover to Romney, Va., with pierced lace bordered Valentine enclosure with a gold and floral bordered 12-line poem, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 11; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 190.00
Sold...US$ 190.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 14:07:48 EST
Sold For 190
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1092
Symbol: Cat No: 11
1852, 3¢ dull red, type I. Margins large to just touching, canceled by manuscript and handstamp on embossed floral border Valentine cover to Charleston, Va., manuscript "Rob Roy, La., Feby. 17th /57" postmark, with original Valentine enclosure with hand colored Gentleman caricature and 8-line poem below, Very Fine,ex-Kuphal. Scott No. 11; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 100.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 14:08:20 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1093
Symbol: Cat No: 11A
1852, 3¢ dull red, type II. Margins to just clear, rich color, manuscript canceled on oversized gold bordered enamel Valentine cover to Harrison, Me., manuscript "Waterford, Me., Feb 18" postmark, with matching elaborate laced Valentine enclosure with hand-colored floral designs and mirror center (mirror cracked as usual), handwritten two-line verse on face, Very Fine and choice,ex-Haas. Scott No. 11A; Estimate $250 - 350. US$250-350 (Image)
Est. $250-350
Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 14:09:12 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1094
Symbol: Cat No: 11A
1852, 3¢ dull red, type II. Penned circle around stamp, tied by blue circular grid handstamp on fresh large bronze floral bordered Valentine cover to Maldon Bridge, N.Y., matching bold "Kinderhook, N.Y., Feb 14" Valentine's Day cds, with ornate lace Valentine enclosure (believed to be Howland) with central floral basket design, tipped in printed 6-line poem and notation, Very Fine. Scott No. 11A; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 14:09:59 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1095
Symbol: Cat No: 11A
1852, 3¢ dull red, type II. Tied by "Cooperstown, N.Y., Feb 21" cds on fresh buff cover to Springfield Center, N.Y., with matching fold page Valentine enclosure with hand colored litho design showing Gentleman and Lady Reclining by Stream amid floral border and 8-line poem below, Very Fine and choice,ex-Haas. Scott No. 11A; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 200.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 14:11:02 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1096
Symbol: Cat No: 11A
1852, 3¢ dull red, type II, horizontal pair. Margins large to slightly in at upper left, bright color, tied by rimless "Indianapolis, Ind., 3 Paid, Feb 14" Valentine's Day cds on large embossed illustrated floral bordered Valentine cover showing Maiden and Sheep in Field View, to New Albany, Ind., with original pierced floral bordered Valentine (Kershaw imprint) with "The One of All the World I Love the Best" medallion at center, inside with silver bordered mirror (cracked), Very Fine. Scott No. 11A; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 14:12:10 EST
Sold For 210
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1097
Symbol: Cat No: 11A
1852, 3¢ dull red, type II, horizontal pair. Margins large to just shaving at upper left, tied by blue "Harrisburg, Pa., Feb 11" cds on illustrated embossed Valentine cover showing Women Under Arched Trelice and Floral Border, with original matched embossed Valentine enclosure with lady & gentlemen view and floral garland accents (one accent missing), Very Fine. Scott No. 11A; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 140.00
Sold...US$ 140.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 14:12:52 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1098
Symbol: Cat No: 11A
1852, 3¢ dull red, type II, two singles. Fine singles affixed at top corner on large locally addressed bronze ornate bordered Valentine cover, both tied by "New York, Feb 20" cds's, with matching design on backflaps, Very Fine. Scott No. 11A; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 140.00
Sold...US$ 140.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 14:13:17 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1099
Symbol: Cat No: 11A
1852, 3¢ dull red, type II. Clear to large margins and deep color, tied by large "Paid" in grid cancel on ornate gold bordered Valentine cover to North Belmont, Me., red "Boston, Mar 17" cds at right, matching border design on reverse; some trivial toning, Very Fine. Scott No. 11A; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 220.00
Sold...US$ 220.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 14:13:42 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1100
Symbol: Cat No: 11A
1851-52, 3¢ brownish carmine, type II. Margins mostly large to just in at top left, manuscript canceled and tied by red "East Jaffrey, N.H., Feb 26" cds on embossed floral Valentine cover initially addressed to East Jaffrey and forwarded to Stoddard, N.H., with original embossed pierced lace Valentine enclosure with handwritten verse, Very Fine. Scott No. 11A; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 100.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1101
Symbol: Cat No: 11A
1852, 3¢ dull red, type II. Clear to large margins, tiny tear and crease at top, canceled by nest grid and tied by rimless "Lowell, Mass., Feb 1" cds on small floral border Valentine cover to Franklin, Vt., with matching pierced embossed illustrated Valentine showing man on Horse at center, Very Fine. Scott No. 11A; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 110.00
Sold...US$ 110.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 14:14:07 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1102
Symbol: Cat No: 11A
1852, 3¢ dull red, type II. Tied by very fine strike of blue "Cedarville, O., Feb 18" cds on gold gilted floral and scroll Valentine cover to Neenah, Wis., includes original sticker-embellished pierced lace Valentine with Mansell maker's imprint and handwritten verse inside, Very Fine. Scott No. 11A; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 200.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 14:15:19 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1103
Symbol: Cat No: 11A
1852, 3¢ dull red, type II. Bright color, tied by large "Paid" in grid handstamp and red "Boston, Mass., Feb 14" Valentine's Day cds on fresh cover to Keene, N.H., 1855 docketing, with printed and hand color enamel card Valentine with rose wreath border and 6-line poem at centered, Very Fine. Scott No. 11A; 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
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1104
Symbol: Cat No: 11A
1852, 3¢ dull red, type II. Margins large to slightly in, tied by bold blue "Paid 3" in circle handstamp on cover to North Turner, Me., matching "Lawrence, Ms., Feb 19" cds, with printed hand color vignette Valentine sheet showing Lady & Gentlemen view and 12-line poem, Very Fine. Scott No. 11A; Estimate $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 14:16:22 EST
Sold For 160
Valentines - 1857 Issue
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1105
Symbol: Cat No: 20
1857, 1¢ blue, type II, left margin horizontal strip of three. Tied by manuscript "Parkman Me, Feb 19" cancel on large floral embossed Valentine cover to Langesville Me., with Kershaw maker imprint, includes beautiful lace Valentine with Cupid surrounded by a hand colored rose-border, also said to be by Kershaw, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 20; Estimate $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 550.00
Sold...US$ 550.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 14:17:11 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1106
Symbol: Cat No: 24
1857, 1¢ blue, type V, horizontal strip of three. Neatly pen canceled on a locally addressed embossed ornamental envelope postmarked "Rutland, Vt., Feb 19, 1858" with matching "Paid"; includes original gold gilt embossed and silk mesh valentine with hand colored illustration and handwritten verse inside, Extremely Fine and choice. Scott No. 24; Estimate $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 625.00
Sold...US$ 625.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 14:17:51 EST
Sold For 625
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1107
Symbol: Cat No: 24
1857, 1¢ blue, type V. Tied by "Haverhill, Ms., Feb 14, 1860" Valentine's Day cds on locally addressed embossed floral border Valentine cover, with original pierced lace Valentine with floral embellishments and central lace pull up curtain to reveal hand written sentiment, Very Fine. Scott No. 24; Estimate $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 14:18:25 EST
Sold For 210
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1108
Symbol: Cat No: 24
1857, 1¢ blue, type V. Grid canceled (not tied) on gold gilt embossed ornamental enamel envelope addressed simply to "Miss Nellie Cutter, Present" with no indication of town, matching colorful lace Valentine with silver gilt trim, Very Fine and attractive. Scott No. 24; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 14:19:17 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1109
Symbol: Cat No: 24
1857, 1¢ blue, type V. S.e. at right, manuscript canceled on local gold floral bordered Valentine cover in East Ringold, O., matching allover gold design on reverse; cover to tiny edge tears, F.-V.F., with 2012 Weiss certificate. Scott No. 24; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 110.00
Sold...US$ 110.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 14:19:51 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1110
Symbol: Cat No: 24
1857, 1¢ blue, type V, horizontal strip of three. Tied by target handstamps on locally addressed embossed pierced ornamental border Valentine cover, with matching embossed Valentine with flower and bird in wreath with 4-line poem below; some breaks in cover embossing, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 24; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 140.00
Sold...US$ 140.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 14:20:27 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1111
Symbol: Cat No: 24
1857, 1¢ blue, type V. Tied by "Harrisburg, Pa., Feb 14, 1861" Valentine's Day cds on locally addressed floral embossed bordered Valentine cover with "N.Y. Val. Co., A" imprint on backflap, with original matching illustrated pierced Valentine (Windsor imprint) with red Heart on mesh lattice and 4-line poem inside with multicolored floral heart bordering; enclosure with slight soiling, Very Fine. Scott No. 24; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 110.00
Sold...US$ 110.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 14:20:52 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1112
Symbol: Cat No: 26
1857, 3¢ dull red, type III, horizontal pair. Tied by "Sag Harbor, N.Y., Feb 15" cds on yellow oversized floral embossed Valentine cover to Greenville, Conn., with original pierced lace Valentine with floral embellishments, hand written "Hope" at center and Mansell maker's imprint; some cover and enclosure edge wear, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 26; Estimate $250 - 350. US$250-350 (Image)
Est. $250-350
Opening US$ 180.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1113
Symbol: Cat No: 26
1857, 3¢ dull red, type III. Natural gutter s.e. at right, tied by "West Cambridge, Mas., Feb 21, 1860" cds on fresh strawberry vine embossed bordered Valentine to Belmont, Mass., with pieced lace bordered Valentine (small flaws) with wedding scene at center and 4-line verse below, Very Fine and choice,ex-Haas. Scott No. 26; Estimate $250 - 350. US$250-350 (Image)
Est. $250-350
Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 14:21:33 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1114
Symbol: Cat No: 26
1857, 3¢ dull red, type III. Scissor separated vertically into perfs at left, tied by large "Paid" in grid handstamp with red "Boston, Mass., Feb 15" cds alongside, on ornately embossed bordered Valentine cover to Newburyport, Mass., with matching pieced lace Valentine with floral heart shape mesh holding silver love birds and Windsor imprint, inside with Cupid and 4-line poem, Very Fine. Scott No. 26; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 130.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 14:21:50 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1115
Symbol: Cat No: 26
1857, 3¢ dull red, type III, horizontal pair. In a rich shade, tied by two partial strikes "Uniontown, Pa., Feb 12, 1858" cds on oversized embossed ornamental Valentine cover to Smithfield Pa., with large sticker & ribbon-embellished lace Valentine with Kershaw maker's imprint, Very Fine. Scott No. 26; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 170.00
Sold...US$ 170.00
Closed..Feb-14-2024, 14:22:58 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 113
Lot No: 1116
Symbol: Cat No: 26A
1857, 3¢ dull red, type IV, two singles. Small flaws, manuscript canceled and tied by bold "Norway, Me., Feb 17" cds on oversized embossed border Valentine cover to Yarmouth, Me., with pierced lace Valentine with floral embellishments, enamel envelope at center and Kershaw maker's imprint, with second smaller Valentine cover from correspondence franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red, type III (26) tied by "Norway, Me., Feb 14" Valentine's Day cds, with Valentine enclosure; some light tone spots on the former, otherwise Very Fine, an interesting Valentine duo. Scott No. 26A; Estimate $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
