Lot
1168 
1861, 3¢ rose, tied by target cancel on reverse of marvelous allover Soldier's Farewell Patriotic Valentine Envelope in buff (L-2380), postmarked "New Orleans, La., Feb 18" also on reverse, to Grotton N.Y.; includes an exceptional hand tinted and lithographed Mansell patriotic Valentine featuring a tent draped in a U.S. flag that opens to reveal a second design of a soldier writing to, and dreaming of, his girl; cover with minor edge wear, Very Fine. Scott No. 65 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $2,400