Fine Octavo Mansell Valentine w Applied Lace Paper 1850

This listing is a 7" x 4 5/8" single fold embossed paper valentine marked Mansell. It has a hinged lace paper of lavendar with silver highlights. Also hand painted applied scrap of flowers and greenery. A delicate floral wreath at center. Applied sentiment begins The charm of Nature, Sweet and free, Dearey are they.... Inside is blank. c1850s. Condition: overall excellent. Very light oxidation upper edge of silver on lace paper . One small area of discoloration lower right. See additional image below.

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