Free Franks and Ephemera
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Est/Cat |
Realized |
| 1 |
 |
 Andrew Jackson. Bold free
frank "Free Andrew Jackson" as ex-President on folded letter from
Andrew Jackson Jr. to West Tennessee, datelined "Hermitage June 15th,
1839", blue "Nashville T. Jun. 18" circular datestamp and blue ms. "F"
(Free), very minor overall age toning, otherwise Very Fine
(Image) |
E. 1,500-2,000 |
1,000.00 |
| 2 |
|
 Andrew Jackson. Bold free
frank "Free Andrew Jackson" as ex-President on folded cover
addressed in Jackson's hand to General Gibson in Washington D.C., ms.
"Fo(untain) of Health Ten. 30th June" pmk., 1838 receipt docketing, split
along part of top fold, ink smear in frank, otherwise Fine, Fountain of
Health was part of Nashville (Image) |
E. 1,000-1,500 |
950.00 |
| 3 |
|
Tennessee Ephemera and Documents. 20 items, incl. Nashville P.O. box
rental receipt, registered letter receipts from 1859, permission letter
from Provost Marshal dated Sept. 9, 1864 for an agent of Adams Express Co.
to carry a revolver, indenture papers from 1793 and 1794, 1795 document
signed by William Blount, mostly Fine-Very Fine, fascinating group |
E. 500-750 |
600.00 |