Lot
1180 
Documentary, 1871, Third Issue, 2¢ orange & black, uncancelled on embossed floral bordered Valentine cover locally addressed in Salem, Mass., with "Due 2" in circle handstamp at center, Whitney maker imprint on reverse, matching floral bordered Valentine with multicolored Troubadour at center and verse inside, Very Fine, an unusual illegal attempt to the the drop rate on a Valentine. Scott No. R135 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $160