3c Rose (65). Choice centering, tied by target cancel, "New Orleans La. Feb. 13, 1863" double-circle datestamp on deep orange Romeo and Juliet Civil War Valentine to New London Conn., minor edgewear, Very Fine, a beautiful design

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3c Rose (65). Tied by "Nashville Ten. Feb. 18" double-circle datestamp on red, bronze and aqua Romeo and Juliet Valentine to Massillon O., stain at top center, Very Fine example of this scarce variation of the "soldier's farewell" design

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2c Black (73). Three, tied by "New York Feb. 15" circular datestamps on embossed Valentine depicting children and floral design to Brooklyn N.Y., with original multicolored lace enclosure, few minor toned spots around stamps from gum, Very Fine, scarce use of the Black Jack on a Valentine

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1c Buff (112). Well-centered, tied by cork and "Keene N.H. Feb. 16" circular datestamp on embossed Valentine cover to local addressee, accompanied by a Valentine that probably did not originate, Very Fine, ex Kuphal

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Stampless Valentines. 15, several with original enclosures, including oversize embossed from Saco Me.; bronze patterned design with multicolored lace enclosure; range of originations including Kentucky, Ohio, some edgewear, generally fresh and Fine-Very Fine

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Valentines Balance. 14, including nice group of 1857 Issue with few single 1c uses, 2c Black (73) on oversize embossed valentine with similar enclosure used in Bridgeport Conn.; No. 65 on bronze-printed design; embossed design used with Blood's stamp (with enclosure); 1c Bank Note on colorful Romeo and Juliet kissing hands of cherub design, few other interesting, few faults including some toning and slight edgewear, Fine-Very Fine group

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