Lot
911 
Abington, Mas., Feb 14, clear Valentine's Day cds with matching "Paid" and "2" rate handstamps on locally addressed large ornate embossed bordered Valentine cover, with original pierced lace Valentine enclosure with hand painted floral embellishments and central faux envelope opens to reveal 6-line poem dated "Feb 14, 1847", Very Fine and attractive.Estimate $300 - 400.
Current Opening Bid: $150
Lot
912
Alexandria, Va., Feb 14, cds and target duplex on Soldiers' Farewell Patriotic Valentine cover with all-over design in orange showing Soldier and Lady in Embrace, with matching "Paid 6" handstamp at top, addressed to Oneida, N.Y., with Valentine enclosure with American Flag Clad Tent Vignette which opens to show soldier at desk with apparition of sweetheart in background, "Love and Patriotism" Civil War poem below; cover with minor edge wear and missing backflap, otherwise Very Fine, an unusual unpaid Valentine's Day usage.Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Current Opening Bid: $375
Lot
913
Baltimore, Md., Feb 14, blue Valentine's Day cds and manuscript "1" rate on locally addressed folded Valentine, inside sheet with embossed border with French Cupid and Cherub scenes in corners, hand written poem dated 1844 and central floral design; some reinforced corners, Very Fine.Estimate $100 - 150.
Current Opening Bid: $50
Lot
914
Brookline, Mass., Feb 13, oval date stamp with matching "Paid" handstamp below on reverse of locally addressed embossed Valentine cover, with ornate silk & lace Valentine enclosure with central rose motif, Very Fine.Estimate $150 - 200.
Current Opening Bid: $80
Lot
915
Brooklyn, N.Y., Feb, red cds with matching "2" rate handstamp on local drop cover, with original Valentine enclosure with gold foil heart and lengthy hand written poem dated "Feb 14th"; cover edge wear, F.-V.F.Estimate $100 - 150.
Current Opening Bid: $50
Lot
916
Chunhee, Ala., two strikes small straight line postmark with manuscript "Febr 18" date on small buff cover to Brinkleyville N.C., with original handwritten sticker-embellished Valentine verse from "Isabella May", Very Fine and attractive, a very rare straight line postmark from Chunenuggee, Ala.Estimate $200 - 300.
Current Opening Bid: $100
Lot
917
Clappville, Mass., Feb 12, blue cds with matching "5" in circle handstamp on yellow glazed Valentine cover with bronze border design, to Charlton, Mass., with pierced lace Valentine with floral scroll sentiment at center; cover with small stain and wear at bottom, F.-V.F.Estimate $150 - 200.
Current Opening Bid: $80
Lot
918
Clappville, Mass., Feb 22, bold blue cds with matching "Paid" handstamp on locally addressed embossed border Valentine cover, with matching embossed border Valentine with hand painted floral motif; some toning and corner edge wear to enclosure, otherwise Very Fine, ex-Kuphal.Estimate $150 - 200.
Current Opening Bid: $80
Lot
919
Danvers, Mass., Feb 14, blue Valentine's Day cds with matching "Paid" handstamp on locally addressed ornate gold bordered Valentine with scroll address panel, with multicolored lithographed Valentine lettersheet with "Loves Life" and poem, with additional handwritten sentiment inside; lettersheet with some tone spots, Very Fine, a lovely cover & valentine.Estimate $200 - 300.
Current Opening Bid: $100
Lot
920
De Ruyter, N.Y., Feb 14, bold sharp red Valentine's Day cds with manuscript day, matching "Paid" handstamps and manuscript "5" rating, on gold bordered Valentine cover to Morrisville, N.Y., with original Valentine enclosure with central "Book of Love" motif and floral embellished honeycomb pull up revealing Couple Getting Married, inside with "Your Valentine 1848" notation, Extremely Fine and choice.Estimate $200 - 300.
Current Opening Bid: $100