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Lot
2052
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, Extremely Fine and choice. Scott No. 24 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $525