Free Franks, Stampless Covers
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Est/Cat |
Realized |
| 1 |
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 G. Washington, Bold Autograph "Free" Frank on Small, Remarkably Fresh 1788 Folded Cover, Neat "Alex May 2" (Alexandria, Va.) Straight Line pmk., Intact Wax Seal on Back, Exceptionally Fine, An Ideal Washington Free Frank (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 2,000-5,000 |
3,250.00 |
| 2 |
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 A Lincoln MC, Autograph
"Free" Frank as Member of Congress on Buff Cover, "Springfield Ill." pmk., signature a bit light probably due to some cover restoration, Fine Appearance, Rare (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 2,000-5,000 |
3,000.00 |
| 3 |
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 Mary Lincoln (Widow of Abraham Lincoln), Autograph Free Frank on Small Mourning Border Envelope to Connecticut, ''Chicago Ill." pmk., Odd Grid cancel, 1867 docketing at left, small cover edge tears, otherwise Very Fine,
Extremely Rare (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 5,000-10,000 |
4,750.00 |
| 4 |
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 Albany NY Paid 3 pmk. on illustrated cover
showing Map of the Routes of the American Express Co., Shows New York to Missouri and Iowa, with enclosure, Very Fine (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 750-1,000 |
675.00 |
| 5 |
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 Binghamton N.Y. Jul 16, Red pmk. "Paid" and Large "X" on Cover to Baltimore, "Paid" Overs truck By Black Herringbone Fancy Cancel, Very Fine, A Wonderful Companion Piece For An 1847 Herringbone Cover, Rare, with enclosure (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 500-750 |
725.00 |
| 6 |
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New Orleans La. Carrier Covers, 1852-53, Six Items, Four Stampless and Two With 3c Red (11), Markings include Four "Snowshovels" (Two Blue, Two Green, One of latter ties 3c stamp), Blue "Car 2" Ovals (3), Green "Paid Car.1." Box, Blue "N.O.
U.S. City Post", etc., mixed quality though generally Fine-Very Fine, Interesting Group Search for comparables |
E. 750-1,000 |
1,250.00 |
| 7 |
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 Pleasant Grove Allegany County Maryland in Oval in Large Printed Corner Advertising Design in Red, Black "Free Sept 25 1852" handstamp, ms. "E Zevely PM" Free Frank, interesting personal letter from Zevely accompanies (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 1,000-2,000 |
1,900.00 |
| 8 |
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 Red Full Rigged Ship, Exceptionally Clear Bold Strike in Octagonal Frame, matching "Phila 28 Feb" pmk., on Folded Letter to Germantown, Pa., ms. rate markings, some strengthened splits along folds, Extremely Fine
Appearance, Quite Rare (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 1,000-2,000 |
900.00 |
| 9 |
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 Stampless Propaganda Cover, Beautifully Executed Overall Design Showing American Expansion From the Industrial East to the New Frontier, "Displaced" Indians at Left, Printed by "J. Valentine 5c. Dundee." Red
"New-York 5 cts." pmk. to Boston, minor cover tear and crease at bottom right, still Extremely Fine, Rare and Beautiful Cover (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 500-750 |
1,200.00 |
