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Auction: 12013 - The Collector's Series sale
Lot: 2099

Great Britain Postal History Valentines 1864, Valentine in the form of an imitation pair of miniature purple gloves inscribed "all things are made in pairs, the lions fierce and timid hares; even such a simple thing as gloves, then why not we pair like the doves"; with miniature embossed envelope endorsed "With Love", franked 1d. dated Feb. 13; fine and a very rare survival. Estimate £ 600-800 provenance: A.R. Alcock Collection

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£420