Lot
1736 
1861, 3¢ rose, tied by "Washington, D.C., Feb 11" cds on a beautiful allover Romeo & Juliet Valentine envelope in red, brown & pale blue, virtually identical to the Civil War patriotic "Soldier's Farewell" envelope (L-2380), but with the figure of "Romeo" substituted for the Union soldier, to East Baldwin Me.; includes an lovely hand lithographed and hand colored Mansell embossed patriotic Valentine featuring A Union Soldier and His Girl; stamp with small tear, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 65 Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
An exceedingly rare and quite spectacular Valentine cover.
Realized: $2,700