Lot 1178
New York N.Y., 5¢ red brown (1), ample margins to just clear, tied by red square grid on 5¾ x 3¾ in. valentine envelope with beautiful embossing to Clinton, Ct., matching "New-York Feb. 14" c.d.s., accompanied by remarkable Dobbs imprint large hand-painted "Forget-Me-Not" poem with lace and gold trim, c.d.s. imprints on Valentine enclosure; small cover corner faults strengthened and enclosure with small edge repair, still Very Fine, a rare and stunning exhibit item.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
Provenance: Hart
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| Realized $725 |
