Lot 3005
Cleveland O. Feb. 12, partly struck blue c.d.s. with manuscript. "5" on "Bird Cage" Valentine lettersheet with 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 and its special features completely intact, a rare and wonderful piece.
Estimate 200 - 300
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| Realized $220 |
