Lot
1196 
Confederacy, West Point Ga., Feb 15, cds on pen canceled U.S. 1860, 3¢ Star Die entire to Alexander H. Stephens, "Vice President Confederate States of Aa., Montgomery, Ala."; enclosed is a handwritten Valentine note dated Feb 14, 1861, with a pressed flower attached, from a young woman named Blanche, in part, "All the girls of my class are busy sending love missives. I yet know nothing of Cupid or his missives, and to keep pace with them, I send you the above [dried flowers]. May your administration be as pure as those flowers…and when others, in the future occupy your position, may they feel it was consecrated by a Hamilton"; docketed, possibly by Stephens, "Blanche of W. Point, Valentine, Feb. 1861"; large repaired cover tear and flap replaced, Fine appearance, (See website for photo of Valentine enclosure). Scott No. U.S. U26 Estimate $200 - 300.
A unique piece of Alexander Stephens collateral during the onset of the Civil War.
Realized: $525
Lot
1197
Confederacy, Central Academy (Miss.), Feb 12, manuscript postmark on U.S. 1860, 3¢ Star Die entire to Cypress, Ky., with embossed Valentine embellished with gold Cupid's bow & Quiver and silver patriotic Eagle, Shield & Thunderbolts (a Union sympathizer among the Rebels?); cover reduced a tad at top with small repaired opening tear, otherwise Very Fine, (See website for photo of Valentine enclosure). Scott No. U.S. U27 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $170
Lot
1198
Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green, large margins, pen canceled on embossed Valentine envelope, manuscript "Leatherwood Va., Feb 11th" postmark, to Richmond, Va., endorsed "Miss Addie Hambell, Feb 10th 1861"; stamp with large sealed tear, otherwise Very Fine, a very rare Confederate Valentine. Scott No. 1 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $450
Lot
1199
Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green, nearly four margins, tied by "Tudor Hall, Va., Feb 14, 1862" cds on embossed ladies envelope to Williamsburg N.C.; couple small tone spots, Very Fine and attractive. Scott No. 1 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $250
Lot
1200
Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green, four margins, tied by "Culpepper C.H., Va., Feb 1862" cds on embossed ladies envelope to Richmond, Va., with carte-de-visite size hand colored "Unfading Beauty" Valentine card; cover with small repairs and top flap missing, Fine, (See website for photo of Valentine enclosure). Scott No. 1 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $150
Lot
1201
Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green, four margins, neatly pen canceled on enamel ladies envelope with embossed back flaps, manuscript postmark "Spout Spring Va., Mar. 6, 1862", to Oakville, Va., Very Fine. Scott No. 1 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $120
Lot
1202
Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green, top margin single, large margins to clear at right, tied by clear blue "Norfolk, Va., Feb 10, 1862" cds on embossed valentine envelope to Petersburg Va., Very Fine. Scott No. 1 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $270
Lot
1203
Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green, clear to large margins, tied by "Graniteville S.C., Jan 17" cds on enamel embossed ladies envelope to Dunns Rock N.C.; edge toning and other flaws mostly on reverse, Very Fine appearance. Scott No. 1 Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot
1204
Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green, clear to large margins, tied by "Richmond, Va., Feb 15, 1862" cds on wavy-line laid paper envelope to Waynesville Ga., manuscript "Due 5" likely due to overweight Valentine; some light toning, F.-V.F. Scott No. 1 Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot
1205
Confederacy, 1861, 10¢ dark blue, Patterson printing, large balanced margins, tied by large "Newton, Ga., Feb 7" cds on cover to Columbia S.C., with sticker-embellished embossed Valentine with printed red, white & blue 7-star Confederate flag, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 2b Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $4,750