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1861, 3¢ rose, tied by "Washington D.C., Feb 10" cds on oversized cover front with backflap with allover illustrated Romeo & Juliet Farewell Patriotic Valentine design in red and blue showing lovers in embrace with Cupid at Desk at right, with matching enclosure of soldier reading letter which opens to show couple holding hand, with Love and Patriotism verse below; sealed front tears and some edge nicks, Fine, still an attractive example of this rare Valentine patriotic and enclosure. Scott No. 65 Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $650