New York: McLoughlin Bros, circa 1880. Unbound. This valentine measures 7.5” 9.5”. Complete, but with foxing, a creases, and a short marginal tear. (The faults are hard to see in the image, but trust me, they are there). It is titled “Old Rye Club” and features a colorful, illustration of..... More
1890s. Greeting Card. Large valentine with die-cut pansies, gilt lacework, and two colorful cherubs. Vese on the inside. Embossed envelope is franked with Scott #230. Card is clean and with almost no wear. Envelope has some light soiling. More
Meek, Circa 1860. Greeting Card. Approximately 3" x 4". The valentine consists of three leaves: 1) a partially gilded lace paper cover, 2) a blue paper leaf with a diecut multicolor cherub and six solid color stars, and 3) a blank card backing to which has been affixed a red..... More
1860. Greeting Card. Very attrractive valentine in the style of Esther Howland, however one of her price codes does not appear on the reverse. Approximately 3.75" x 5.5". The card features lacework, gold embossing, green and red background papers, and embossed die-cut figures of a woman holding a giant flower..... More
1860. Greeting Card. Approximately 5" x 7". The embossed card features a foral diecut with the legend "Souvenir, Love & Truth." With its original envelope. Franked with Scott #11. Manuscript cancellation. Clean with light wear. More
