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Auction: 14022 - Specialised Great Britain Stamps and Postal history
Lot: 98

Great Britain
Postal History
Valentines
1844 two page letter sheet, franked 1841 1d. red with black Maltese Cross cancellation, with Paddington c.d.s. and red London d.s., both of 14 Feb. on reverse, containing a hand made and coloured Valentine, with message "Is thy heart from anguish free Dost thou ever think of me", with a central panel depicting a dove carrying a letter, opening to reveal a small butterfly and flowers "cob web", lifting to reveal a pierced heart; soiled or a trifle stained on the address panel but charming and rare. Photo

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Estimate
£360 to £400