Lot 160
1847, 5¢ red brown (1), full margins to just in at bottom, tied by red grid, matching "Elmira N.Y. Feb. 14" c.d.s. on illustrated Valentine envelope to Dundee, N.Y. in bronze on gray, additional floral motifs on flap; cover with light central file fold, stamp with trivial tiny toned spot at top left, a beautiful and Very Fine usage. Illustrated in Alexander in the color section and on p. 365.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
Expertization: clear 1975 and 1983 P.F. Certificates.
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