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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 13, 18xx |
| From City | West Chester |
| From State | PA |
| To City | Geigers Mills |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | Miss E. Everhart |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 121172 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Lot 485 5c Red Brown (1). Large margins except at top right where clear, tied by blue grids, matching "West Chester Pa. Feb. 13" circular datestamp on 8 x 5'14 in cover with bronze floral and ornamental lithographed design on front and back, addressed to Miss E. Everhart at Geiger's Mills Pa., with original Valentine enclosure confirmed by impression of circular rim from postmark a magnificent design with lace panel over pink silk, pink ribbon, paste-outs including enamel flower, gilt figures, verse on enamel card, and at top an extraordinary gold-leaf ribbon and medallion containing profile of female figure-a work of art; one backflap removed, horizontal fold in cover is barely noticeable
A VERY FI E AND TRULY SPECTACULAR USE OF THE 1847 ISSUE ON A VALENTINE. ONE OF THE FEW KNOWN WITH ORIGINAL VALENTINE ENCLOSURE.
The 5c 1847 is recorded on a number of Valentine and lady's covers, but this example, in our opinion , is one of the most elaborate envelope designs and contains a remarkable Valentine enclosure. Both may be displayed on the same exhibit page. With 1983 P.F. certificate. Color Photo, p. 113) E. 20,000-30,000
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 771 realized 20,000
Alexander listed as 2/13/xx
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries sale 1211 (William H Gross) lot 87 realized 17,500 (images)
Robert G. Kaufmann sale 61 (Elite) lot 347
PF 121172
1 1847 5¢ red brown
ON VALENTINE COVER WITH BLUE GRID & WESTCHESTER PA. FEB 12 CDS
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
A VERY FI E AND TRULY SPECTACULAR USE OF THE 1847 ISSUE ON A VALENTINE. ONE OF THE FEW KNOWN WITH ORIGINAL VALENTINE ENCLOSURE.
The 5c 1847 is recorded on a number of Valentine and lady's covers, but this example, in our opinion , is one of the most elaborate envelope designs and contains a remarkable Valentine enclosure. Both may be displayed on the same exhibit page. With 1983 P.F. certificate. Color Photo, p. 113) E. 20,000-30,000
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 771 realized 20,000
Alexander listed as 2/13/xx
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries sale 1211 (William H Gross) lot 87 realized 17,500 (images)
Robert G. Kaufmann sale 61 (Elite) lot 347
PF 121172
1 1847 5¢ red brown
ON VALENTINE COVER WITH BLUE GRID & WESTCHESTER PA. FEB 12 CDS
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage
