Rock Island Barracks, Ill. Blue oval "Rock Island/Prisoner's Letter/Examined" handstamp on embossed Valentine cover addressed as incoming mail to Rock Island, 3c Rose (65) tied by bold geometric handstamp, "Old Point Comfort Va., Feb. 6" double-circle datestamp, some toning spots, file fold affects stamp at top, still a Very Fine appearing and very rare Valentine prison cover, with elaborate Valentine enclosure which appears contemporary but did not originate, illustrated on the cover of January-February 1979 issue of The Confederate Philatelist, with 1997 P.S.E. certificate

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