Lot
2023 (
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Romeo & Juliet Farewell Patriotic Valentine, allover design in red and blue showing lovers in embrace with Cupid at Desk at right, on oversized cover front with backflap to Mayland, N.Y., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "Washington D.C., Feb 10" cds, with matching enclosure of soldier readign 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: $1,450