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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 10, 18xx |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | West Springfield |
| To State | MA |
| Addressee | Miss Elizabeth Champion |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 330776 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
5c Red Brown (1). Clear to large margins, tied by red grid, matching "New-York Feb. 10" circular datestamp on embossed Valentine cover to West Springfield Mass., North Hampton address crossed out, with Valentine enclosure (not original according to the PFC, but this opinion has no real justification), Very Fine and very rare Valentine use of the 1847 issue, with 1999 P.F. certificate
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 825 Lot 880 realized 575 (cover image)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 803 lot 1342 unsold (valentine image)
Alexander listed as 2/10/xx
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 797 lot 1216 unsold collection of 152 Valentines and covers.
Still may the sunshine of inward peace
Gild every cloud that in time beset thee
Still shall thy number of friends increase
For all that know they will never forget thee
Kiss me
PF 330776: genuine usage but Valentine enclosure did not originate.
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 825 Lot 880 realized 575 (cover image)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 803 lot 1342 unsold (valentine image)
Alexander listed as 2/10/xx
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 797 lot 1216 unsold collection of 152 Valentines and covers.
Still may the sunshine of inward peace
Gild every cloud that in time beset thee
Still shall thy number of friends increase
For all that know they will never forget thee
Kiss me
PF 330776: genuine usage but Valentine enclosure did not originate.
