Lot
1153 
1851-52, 3¢ brownish carmine, type II, horizontal pair, tied by manuscript cancel on reverse of a beautifully embossed ornamental envelope to Friendship N.Y., illegible manuscript postmark (Feb 14, 1853), includes original lace and gold gilt Valentine with handwritten three-verse Valentine poem inside; light toning, F.-V.F., (See website for photo of Valentine enclosure). Scott No. 11A Estimate $200 - 300.