Lot
1001 
(Connecticut) Bristol, Ct., Feb 14, blue "Valentine's Day" cds with matching "V" in circle rate and straight line "Advertised 2ct." handstamps, manuscript St. Valentine endorsement at bottom left on cover to Utica, N.Y. with blue bordered backflaps, with original Valentine page enclosure with hand written 8-line poem datelined "Feb 14/1851" and pencil Doves in "Love" Tree illustration above; cover with light edge stains and small tear at top, Very Fine, illustrated in February 2019 edition of The American Philatelist (page 150). Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $160
Lot
1002
(Connecticut) Glasgo, Ct., Feb 13, red cds with manuscript date on oversized green and gold bordered Valentine cover to Groton, Conn., matching "Paid 3" in circle rate handstamp, with ornate embossed bordered Valentine with silver and colored embellishments; some cover edge soiling, still Very Fine, ex-Haas. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $170
Lot
1003
(Connecticut) Groton, Ct., Feby 16, bold cds with manuscript day with matching "10" in circle rate and "Mar, Advertised" handstamps, on oversized gold ornate bordered Valentine cover to Norwich, Conn., reverse with top and bottom flaps with matching illustrated female portraits inscribed "Remember Me Love.", original pierced lace bordered Valentine with elaborate floral and silver embellishments around lace and bouquet blind lifts to reveal mirror underneath (mirror cracked), inside with neatly written 14-line poem; cover with light wear, Very Fine and attractive, a wonderful Valentine cover and enclosure, ex-Kuphal. Estimate $500 - 750.
Lot
1004
(Connecticut) Woodbury, Ct., Feb 16, partial cds with matching "Due 1" rate handstamp on locally addressed cover, with original Valentine note and large serrated hand painted heart shaped Valentine with floral bordering with floral and heart motifs at center with various Valentine sentiments; cover with small edge tear, Very Fine, a wonderful hand drawn folk art Valentine. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $725
Lot
1005
(District of Columbia) Washington, D.C., Feb 11, cds on red and blue "Pennsylvania, Ever True To The Union" banner patriotic cover to Columbia, Pa., matching "Due 3" handstamp and manuscript "Soldier Letter" and regimental endorsements, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $180
Lot
1006
(Florida) Saint Augustine, Fla., Feb 19, choice strike canceling on 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Hudson, N.Y. with "Via Charleston" endorsement, with penny dreadful comical Valentine titled "A Grocer"; small cover opening tear at top right corner, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $100
Lot
1007
(Illinois) Chicago, Ill., Mar 22, red cds with matching "Paid 3" handstamp on bronze ornate floral bordered Valentine cover showing Cupid Holding Arrow with Strolling Couple Below, addressed to Lakeville, N.Y. with allover patterning on reverse; some light edge soiling, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $220
Lot
1008
(Louisiana) New Orleans, La., Feb 6, red cds with matching "Paid 6" rate handstamp, on floral bronze on white enamel Valentine cover to Cincinnati, O., with original oversized ornamental embossed Valentine with multicolored floral designs with verse below; cover and enclosure with some light edge soiling and staining, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot
1009
(Maryland) Elkton, Md., Feb 12, red cds with matching "5" rate handstamp on back flap of large blue floral and gold bordered Valentine cover to Strickersville, Pa., additional manuscript "5" rating on front; slight soiling, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot
1010
Amesbury, Ms, Feb. 16, neat manuscript postmark with matching "10" rating, on oversized brown floral Valentine cover showing Cupid Holding Floral Banner and two View Scenes at top and bottom, simple floral and border design on reverse, Very Fine, a very unusual Valentine cover design. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $110