| COVERS — Valentines |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
| 122 |  | An outstanding collection, accumulation of over 400 Valentines we have the pleasure to offer. Hidden away for over 30 years, the owner thought it time to let go of these fine examples of a craft not seen very often. Ranges from pre-Civil War to the 1930s with no duplication. Dozens and dozens of various subjects or topics spread throughout. Most do not have the cover; however there are massive quantities of ornate 19th century pieces to discover, and a small selection of Loughlin Bros. poster valentines. Condition is superior as the collector had an eye for the best available and the unusual as this artwork will never be duplicated. A wonderful opportunity for the next generation. | Cat. Value: S.B. 4000.00
Price Realized: $1,800.00 |
| 123 | | (1) on valentine cover from 1850. The one margin stamp is untied, but canceled with multiple pen strokes. The valentine (ornate) is included. Overall condition is water stained and soiled, but basically intact. Beginning to deteriorate, so some TLC is necessary to preserve this relic of the formal part of the Romance era. | Cat. Value: S.B. 200.00
Price Realized: $210.00 |
| 124 | | (9) 1852, 1¢ blue, type IV, tied by “Greenfield, O., Feb??” cds. on large ornate bronze border and floral valentine cover, locally addressed. Stamp is Fine, the cover is F-VF. | Cat. Value: S.B. 300.00
Price Realized: $90.00 |
| 125 | | (11) A small ladies embossed envelope with a 3¢ 1851 issue tied with a pen cancel and Mason Village NH cds, included is a English lace-paper Valentine of a floral arrangement and child scene produced by Mansell. | Cat. Value: S.B. 100.00
Price Realized: $42.00 |
| 126 | | (11) 3¢ 1855 issue with a pen cancel on an embossed Valentine envelope with a Feb., 14 Indian Orchard Mass. manuscript cancel. F-VF. | Cat. Value: S.B. 100.00
Price Realized: $40.00 |
| 127 | | (11) 3¢ 1855 issue on an embossed Valentine envelope tied with a sharp black FEB 13, 1857 NEW HAVEN Con. cds. Includes a beautiful Mansell paper laced floral Valentine. F-VF. | Cat. Value: S.B. 100.00
Price Realized: $85.00 |
| 128 | | (26) A small embossed ladies envelope with a 3¢ 1857 issue with a pen cancel and Belmont Feb., 22nd manuscript, included is a lace-paper Valentine of a group of cherubs scene produced by Windsor | Cat. Value: S.B. 100.00
Price Realized: $42.00 |
| 129 | | (63) 1¢ 1861 issue on a petite ladies envelope tied with a fancy cancel along with a FEB 15 Westerley, R.I. dbl circle cds. Includes a lace paper valentine produced by Berlin and Jones. Cover has a corner crease and a bit of foxing, the Valentine is VF. | Cat. Value: S.B. 100.00
Price Realized: $46.00 |
| 130 | | (73) 2¢ Blackjack on an embossed ladies envelope lightly tied with a black target cancel. Included is a paper laced floral, dog, and garden scene with male and female produced by Wood. Cover has a small tear and shows other signs of age while the Valentine is in Fine condition. | Cat. Value: S.B. 200.00
Price Realized: $60.00 |
| 131 | | (230) 1¢ Columbian on large embossed with hearts ladies envelope with a black target cancel and a black FEB 1?, Gossville, NH cds. F-VF. | Cat. Value: S.B. 100.00
Price Realized: $40.00 |
| 132 | | (20L7) 10¢ 1848 Boyd’s City Express local on a folded Valentine. Red oval FEB 14, Boyd’s City Express hand cancel and a very light PAID FEB. cancel. Very ornate paper lace Valentine attached to the reverse. | Cat. Value: S.B. 150.00
Price Realized: $55.00 |
| 133 | | So. Orrington Me. and Paid 3 manuscript cancel bronze printed Valentine envelope with an unused embossed Valentine. Both with minor foxing. | Cat. Value: S.B. 300.00
Price Realized: $85.00 |
| 134 | | An interesting group of eighteen Valentine covers franked by a Banknote. Most have very beautiful Valentines of the era enclosed. Good variety with various originations and destinations. Condition is mixed with a very few in rough shape. All the covers may be seen on our website. Good lot for the specialist. | Cat. Value: S.B. 200.00
Price Realized: $90.00 |
| 135 | | INDIANAPOLIS IND., “PAID stampless embossed Valentine envelope with paper laced floral, forest, and cherub Valentine. The cancel is a beautiful sharp strike, the envelope is showing some wear, and a toned spot, the Valantine itself is sound. | Cat. Value: S.B. 150.00
Price Realized: $50.00 |
| 136 | | A small unique group of three different 3D Victorian era Valentines in their original boxes which are a little shop worn. However the Valentines are in very good condition. | Cat. Value: S.B. 100.00
Price Realized: $40.00 |
| 137 | | Red circle FEB 13 CANNDAIGUA N.Y., “X” in circle stampless Valentine. The Valentine is 10in. x 8½ in. on bluish paper with very ornate bronze ink on both front and reverse by G. Synder Lith. 122 Fulton St. N.Y. There is some foxing at the upper left, Fine. | Cat. Value: S.B. 100.00
Price Realized: $120.00 |
| 138 | | Red circle FEB 13 CANNDAIGUA N.Y., PAID 10 in circle stampless Valentine. The Valentine is 10in. x 8½ in. on bluish paper with very ornate bronze ink on both front and reverse by G. Synder Lith. 122 Fulton St. N.Y. There is some foxing at the lower right, Fine. | Cat. Value: S.B. 100.00
Price Realized: $110.00 |
| 139 | | 1¢ Banknote tied with a FEB 14, Aurora, IL cds on the reverse of a large ladies embossed envelope. Cover has small tear at left and a bit of foxing. | Cat. Value: S.B. 60.00
Price Realized: $24.00 |
| 140 | | Beautiful multicolored stampless 10in. x 8½ in. Mansell Valentine. Was probably hand delivered due to the lack of any postal markings. Fresh appearing F-VF. | Cat. Value: S.B. 50.00
Price Realized: $375.00 |
| 141 | | Great Britain (33) tied with a London Feb 14 1876 machine cancel on a hand drawn Valentine. Six scantily clad cupids holding banners with the address of delivery. 1” tear in the upper center, missing the reverse flap. Was probably hand delivered due to the lack of any postal markings. Fresh appearing F-VF. | Cat. Value: S.B. 50.00
Price Realized: $38.00 |
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