Lot
1183 
Confederacy, 1861, 5¢ green, margins large to just touching at top right, deep bold color, tied by clear "Charleston, S.C., Feb 15, 1862" cds on intricate floral embossed Valentine cover military addressed in Church Flats, S.C., with original enamel embossed Valentine enclosure with central Cupid in heart design, erroneously docketed "1861" at center; cover with edge wear and some sealed tears, F.-V.F., ex-Brandon. Scott No. 1 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
A VERY RARE 1861 5¢ CONFEDERATE STATES FIRST ISSUE USAGE ON A VALENTINE COVER.