Lot
3138 
1861, 3¢ rose pink, small flaws, tied by partial "Washington D.C." cds on orange Soldiers' Farewell Patriotic Valentine cover, allover design showing soldier and lady in embrace, addressed neatly to Winchendon Mass., multicolor Valentine enclosure showing American flag and "Love Protects" Civil War poem; cover reduced slightly at right, Very Fine and choice; with 2021 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 64b Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE AND SPECTACULAR PATRIOTIC VALENTINE USE IN SUCH REMARKABLE CONDITION.