Sale 67: The Westpex Sale

Lot 1156    

1852, 3¢ dull red, type II, tied by very fine strike of blue "Cedarville, O., Feb 18" cds on gold gilted envelope to Neenah, Wis., includes original Mansell sticker-embellished lace and mesh Valentine with handwritten verse inside, Very Fine, (See website for photo of Valentine enclosure).
Scott No. 11A    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $140

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Lot 1157    

1857, 1¢ blue, type II, left margin horizontal strip of three, tied by manuscript "Parkman Me, Feb 19" cancel on large Kershaw embossed Valentine envelope to Langesville Me., includes beautiful lace Valentine with Cupid surrounded by a hand colored rose-border, also said to be by Kershaw, Very Fine and choice, (See website for photo of Valentine enclosure).
Scott No. 20    Estimate $500 - 750.

Realized: $550

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Lot 1158    

1857, 1¢ blue, type V, horizontal strip of three, neatly pen canceled on a locally addressed embossed ornamental envelope postmarked "Rutland, Vt., Feb 19, 1858" with matching "Paid"; includes original gold gilt embossed and silk mesh valentine with hand colored illustration and handwritten verse inside, Very Fine.
Scott No. 24    Estimate $500 - 750.

Realized: $800

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Lot 1159    

1857, 1¢ blue, type V, grid canceled (not tied) on gold gilt embossed ornamental enamel envelope addressed simply to "Miss Nellie Cutter, Present" with no indication of town, matching colorful lace Valentine with silver gilt trim, Very Fine and attractive.
Scott No. 24    Estimate $300 - 400.

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Lot 1160    

1857, 1¢ blue, type V, tied by grid cancel on large (10¼ x 8¼") embossed ornamental envelope addressed simply to "Miss Ellen Cutter, Present" with no indication of town, includes a sticker-embellished lace Valentine; stain at top edge of cover and some minor tone spots, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 24    Estimate $200 - 300.

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Lot 1161    

1857, 1¢ blue, type V, tied by red Providence R.I. cds on locally addressed embossed lady in garden ornamental envelope, with gold gilt lace Valentine in matching design, F.-V.F., (See website for photo of Valentine enclosure).
Scott No. 24    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $120

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Lot 1162    

1857, 1¢ blue, type V, on combination with 1857, 3¢ dull red, type III, grid canceled on embossed ornamental envelope postmarked Philadelphia and addressed locally; includes sticker-embellished embossed Valentine; small faults, F.-V.F., (See website for photo of Valentine enclosure).
Scott No. 24+26    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $130

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Lot 1163    

1857, 3¢ dull red, type III, horizontal pair, in a rich shade, tied by two partial strikes "Uniontown, Pa., Feb 12, 1858" cds on large (10½ x 8½") embossed ornamental envelope to Smithfield Pa., with large Kershaw sticker & ribbon-embellished lace Valentine, Very Fine, (See website for photo of Valentine enclosure).
Scott No. 26    Estimate $150 - 200.

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Lot 1164    

1857, 3¢ dull red, type IV, two singles, pen canceled and tied by "Norway, Me., Feb 17" cds on large (10¼ x 8¼") embossed Valentine envelope to Yarmouth Me., with large Kershaw lace Valentine; stamps with pre-use damage, cover with light toning, Valentine with one small stain at right, F.-V.F., a spectacular item, (See website for photo of Valentine enclosure).
Scott No. 26A    Estimate $150 - 200.

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Lot 1165    

1861, 1¢ blue, tied by grid cancel on embossed ornamental envelope to Waynesville O. with hand colored Mansell patriotic lace Valentine featuring a Union soldier and his girl; Valentine with minor toning and edge tear, F.-V.F., a scarce Valentine enclosure (See website for photo of Valentine enclosure).
Scott No. 63    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $190

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