Lot
107 
1861, 3¢ deep rose red, rich distinctive color, tied by Alexandria, Va. cds on cover to New York, with intricate multicolored printed Valentine design with Charles Magnus imprint at lower left, showing Ladies Hand With Flower Bouquet at left and right with Lady in Red Dress Reading Letter With Boats in Harbor and Grazing Lambs Below, Extremely Fine, ex-Gross; with 2019 P.F. certificate (stamp with normal rose designation).Scott No. 65 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
A WONDERFUL AND QUITE POSSIBLY UNIQUE USAGE OF THIS EXTRAORDINARILY RARE VALENTINE DESIGN BY CHARLES MAGNUS.
Charles Magnus was one of the most prolific American printers of ephemera during the late nineteenth century, producing around 700 patriotic envelopes and over 300 illustrated song sheets. In a very limited capacity, he ventured into illustrated printed Valentine poem sheets. Even more limited this Valentine cover as we know of other examples he produced.
Current Opening Bid: $1,000