Lot
2529 
Canandaigua, N.Y., Feb 14, Valentine's Day cds on locally addressed embossed bordered Valentine cover, with second strike tying 1851, 1¢ blue, type II (7) on reverse, with original pierced lace enclosure with gold star embellishments and hand written sentiment; some cover soiling, F.-V.F., featured in Milgram's Valentine article in the American Philatelist (Feb. 2014).Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $150
Lot
2530
Cant(wells) Bridge, Del, Feb 14, manuscript Valentine's Day postmark with matching "5" rate on cover to Carlisle, Pa., with original gold floral Valentine enclosure with eight verse poem and multicolored litho women portrait tipped in center; some cover wear, F.-V.F.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $90
Lot
2531
Chattanooga, Ten., Feb 10, '64, cds with matching "Due 3" in circle handstamp on soldier's letter patriotic cover titled "Home!" showing fruit bowl, to Indiana, with original "Beloved Sister" patriotic folded out sheet with illustrated Liberty & Shield design and seven verses, with Flag label at inside center, sheet docketed from soldier writing to his sister "A Valentine"; cover soiling and missing backflap, F.-V.F., a rare patriotic verse sheet used as a Valentine.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $325
Lot
2532
Derby, Ct., Feb 14, Valentine's Day cds with "Paid" handstamp and manuscript "1" rate on oversized gold floral border Valentine cover to Birmingham, Ct., with printed eight verse poem Valentine enclosure with floral embellishments and central lady reading letter scene; enclosure with some staining, otherwise Very Fine.Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot
2533
Fall River, Mass., Feb 14, Valentine's Day cds and quartered cork duplex tying well centered 1861, 1¢ blue (63) on locally addressed floral embossed border Valentine cover, with gold gilt on white glazed Valentine enclosure with multicolored flower bouquet center; cover with minor internal embossed tears, otherwise Very Fine.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $120
Lot
2534
Foxborough, Ms., Feb 14, bold red Valentine's Day cds with matching "Paid" handstamp and manuscript "5" rate, on fold Valentine to Wrentham, Mass., inside with floral border design, eight line poem and multicolored gentleman & lady scene tipped in, Very Fine.Estimate $250 - 350.
Realized: $130
Lot
2535
Freeport, Ills., Feb 14, Valentine's Day cds tying 1851, 3¢ dull red, two singles (11A) one with wide right sheet margin, on oversized gold Lady & Male Courter scene Valentine cover to Manheim, Pa., reverse showing four different floral bordered scenes; cover with a couple vertical creases on affecting right stamp, F.-V.F., featured in Milgram's Valentine article in The American Stamp Dealer & Collector (Feb. 2017).Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $170
Lot
2536
Galeburg, Ill., Feb 11, red cds on small intricately pierced lace embossed floral Valentine cover to North Ferrisburgh, Pa., franked with 1851, 3¢ dull red (11) tied by manuscript cancel; small trivial tear at top, Very Fine and choice, a very rare die cut laced Valentine cover in such exceptional condition, featured in Milgram's Valentine article in The American Stamp Dealer & Collector (Feb 2017) and pictured on the front cover.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $200
Lot
2537
Harrisburgh, Pa., Feb 13, blue cds with matching "10" over struck with "2" rate handstamps on large ornate border Valentine cover locally addressed, with pierced lace Valentine enclosure with floral and bird embellishments, printed verse in side; cover with couple sealed tears at top, F.-V.F.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $170
Lot
2538
Homer, N.Y., Mar 16, bold cds tying portrait portion of 1851, 2¢ brownish carmine (11) at center of cover to Columbus, Pa., with stamp frame quadrisected and placed in corners of cover, with original embossed Valentine enclosure with "Hope's Reflection" peek-a-boo center opening to show small intact mirror, inside with hand written three line poem; some cover wear and enclosure soiling, F.-V.F.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $750