Among the timelessly coveted covers of classical philately in many countries are the so-called ‘Valentine’s letters’ – lovingly inscribed decorated envelopes, with embossed, printed or hand-added ornaments and decorations. To be truly meaningful, they should have been sent in the month of February, optimally around Valentine’s Day, 14 February. Often, however, the term is also used for ornamental letters in general.
A number of such items were