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Lot 321 |
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New Haven Ct. Feb 15, red c.d.s. with matchin large "5" rating handstamp on small Valentine envelope to Miss Phelia Hinman of Southbury Conn. with elaborate all-over floral design with vignette of woman, all in bronze and blue on white, including flaps, with original 1847 verse enclosure "To Phelia" showing fancy illustrated border with vignette of violin and sheet music, etc., Very Fine and highly desirable.
Estimate 500 - 750
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Lot 322 |
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Worcester Ms. Feb 14, clear red c.d.s. with matching "Paid" straightline struck twice and manuscript "20" rating on large (10¾x8½") Valentine envelope in yellow with elaborate gold frame around large address panel, paying the four-times to Clinton Mass.; a few tiny edge tears, still Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 323 |
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"1 ct" in frame, St. Louis, bold strike of handstamp on large embossed Valentine cover to a local street address in St. Louis, with beautiful green and white pictorial Valentine enclosure embellished with a love poem in sender's hand; address retraced, lightly stained at top left, Very Fine appearing, a particularly attractive valentine usage using the St. Louis carrier system.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 324 |
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Newark, N.Y. Feb 16, red c.d.s. with matching "5" double-circled rating handstamp on folded Valentine letter to Camptown N.J., internal leaf with multicolored caricature and humorous six-line poem, Very Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 325 |
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Soldier's Farewell, overall design in orange on large cover to Middleboro Mass., franked with 1861 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Wareham, Mass, Feb 26" c.d.s. and target cancellation; small cover faults including tiny hole, Fine and attractive example of this popular design. Walcott 2380.
Estimate 500 - 750
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Lot 326 |
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"Swarts' B. Post Office, N.Y., Chatham Square", clear red oval handstamp on large Valentine envelope (10¼ x 8") to local N.Y.C. street address, in bronze on gray with lovely scroll-style address panel surrounded by flowers, additional designs on flaps, original lace Valentine enclosure "Forget-Me-Not"; some minor toning at edges, still Very Fine and beautiful.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 327 |
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Cleveland O. Feb 12, partly struck blue c.d.s. with manuscript "5" rating on "Bird Cage" Valentine letter sheet showing large ornate floral design with pull string, which, when lifted, reveals a couple standing by a window (with rose bushes just outside the glass), all professionally hand-colored with vivid fresh colors, carefully cut to shape and mounted with printed 4-line verse and gold borders, docketed "Valentine Feb. 14, 1846"; outersheet with light soiling but valentine is well preserved, Fine, a rare and wonderful piece.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 328 |
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1879, 2¢ vermilion (183), tied by "Harrisburg Pa. Feb 14" duplex on embossed envelope addressed locally, enclosed Valentine card with page-like lace paper design on face, framing a pair of latticed doors that open to reveal a message; Very Fine and choice condition.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 329 |
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1879, 2¢ vermilion (183), tied by "San Francisco Cal. Feb 14" duplex on embossed envelope to local street address, accompanied by gold, red, white and pink Valentine card showing three dimensional triple frame design surrounding a lady's hand holdig a flower-trimmed fan with an image of a young girl, opening to reveal a message framed by branches and ferns in red-brown; Very Fine and stunning.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 330 |
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Valentines Collection, thirteen Valentine covers including many better stampless, 1851 3¢ and Banknote issues, most with accompanying valentine enclosure, plus 24 additional valentine cards, a Fine to Very and beautiful collection.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
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