My Passion Never Can Be Told, Gentleman with Bird and Letter, C. 1840 Hand-colored Block Print Valentine antique folk art plough Great wear on the sole

Great wear on the sole and heel as there should be

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and evoking the gesture of a feaf fluttering to the ground

Plus quite a menagerie of fans way in the back

Plus nicely carved detailing on the spine and its original thick

My Passion Never Can Be Told, Gentleman with Bird and Letter, C. 1840 Hand-colored Block Print Valentine antique folk art plough Great wear on the soleA hand colored printed valentine, c. 1840. I rarely come across an example like this, and just thought it was lovely. And of course I believe it is always time for a valentine. "I feel more than the pen can write For, true as the refiner's gold My passion can never be told." With letter in hand, which this golden bird looks poised to take in its beak and fly off to deliver. 5 3 8" x 4 1 8". Uneven long edges as evident with a few clean tears coming in