Heading: (Concealed Name Valentines)
Author:
Title: Large album of 900 Victorian concealed name Valentines + catalog advertisements
Place Published: Various places
Publisher:Various publishers
Date Published: ca. 1850s-1930s
Description:

[108] pp. Binder of approximately 900 color Valentine cards arranged anywhere from 6 to 10 per page based on size. All approximately 3x2½". With an array of elaborate embossed designs, paper & lace-cut borders. Some make use of soft fabric fringes & fabric flowers in their design. Most have the recipient or message concealed behind a floral design, a few are blanks or store dummies. Several are still paired or mounted to their accompanying embossed envelopes.

An impressive collection of Victorian concealed message cards plus several included catalog advertisements at the rear for custom ordering of cards.

Due to the size and/or weight of this lot extra shipping and/or handling charges may apply.

Binder slightly damaged; varying touches of wear and soiling to valentines, occasional creasing and flaking to borders, ownership marks & age-toning throughout; overall very good.