Free Franks and Autographs (Presidents and First Ladies)
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
|
| 1212 |
|
 James Madison. Signature
as President on vellum land grant dated Feb. 29, 1812, also signed by
Secretary of State, some minor wear, Very Fine
(Image) |
E. 500-750 |
| 1213 |
 |
John Quincy Adams. Free frank "J.Q. Adams" in his infirm hand
on folded cover to Chandler Price in Philadelphia, red "Washn. City Apr.
24" circular datestamp, 1823 usage, beautifully matted and framed with
portrait of Adams and also with brass plaque detailing some of his major
accomplishments, Very Fine, a wonderful item for display |
E. 1,000-1,500 |
| 1214 |
|
 James Monroe. Free frank
"Adj. & Inspr. Gl'.s Office, Jas. Monroe" on 1816 folded letter to
Philadelphia, red "Washn. City Jul. 16" datestamp, vertical file fold does
not affect frank, some overall wear, still Very Fine
(Image) |
E. 300-400 |
| 1215 |
|
 Millard Fillmore.
Signature as President at bottom of appointment of Thomas Ewbank as
Commissioner of Patents, also signed by Daniel Webster as Secretary of
State, dated Sept. 3, 1850, fresh and Very Fine, also accompanied by
separate document granting Thomas Ewbank United States citizenship in 1929,
typed biography also accompanies (Image) |
E. 500-750 |
| 1216 |
|
 Millard Fillmore. Free
frank "Free M. Fillmore" on small mourning cover addressed in his
hand to Auburn N.Y., "Buffalo N.Y. Apr. 14" rimless datestamp and "Free"
handstamp, Very Fine (Image) |
E. 150-200 |
| 1217 |
|
 Andrew Johnson. Signature
as Governor of Tennessee on part of military appointment, dated May 6,
1863, also signed by Secretary of State, few light file folds, Very Fine,
he would be President less than two years later
(Image) |
E. 750-1,000 |
| 1218 |
|
 Ulysses S. Grant. Free
frank in purple ink "U. S. Grant" on Executive Mansion stationery to
Miss Edmunds in Washington D.C., addressed in his hand and with printed
"Secretary" crossed out, fresh and Very Fine, Grant was the last President
with franking privileges while in office (free franks were abolished in
July 1873), with 2004 P.F. certificate declining opinion as to whether this
was carried thru the mails (Image) |
E. 500-750 |
| 1219 |
|
R. B. Hayes. Autograph endorsement and signature "Soldier Letter
RB Hayes May 23rd" on Civil War soldier's cover to Savannah O., light
strike of "Point Pleasant Va. Sep. 25" datestamp, pencil "Due 3", 1861
docketing on back, missing most of top flap, small piece out at top and
some wear, otherwise Very Fine, scarce usage, Hayes fought in and was
wounded in the Civil War, before being elected to Congress in 1865 |
E. 500-750 |
| 1220 |
|
James A. Garfield. Large cover addressed in Garfield's hand to
Burlington Vt., 1c Dark Ultramarine (182) cancelled by two penstrokes,
purple "West Mentor Ohio Feb. 15, 1881" octagonal handstamp, docketing at
top reads "Envelope containing photograph of President James R. Garfield
-- addressed by himself.", trivial edgewear, stamp with insignificant
toned perf tip, Very Fine |
E. 400-500 |
| 1221 |
|
 Edith Bolling Wilson.
Widow of Woodrow Wilson, free frank "Edith Bolling Wilson" on
mourning envelope, "Washington D.C. Mar. 12, 1924" machine cancel, with
matching printed enclosure acknowledging sympathy for the death of
President Wilson (d. Feb. 3), Very Fine, her franking privilege took effect
on Mar. 4 and this was used only eight days later
(Image) |
E. 150-200 |
| 1222 |
|
Edith Roosevelt. Stockbook containing 34 free franks and two
signatures, ranging from 1920-46 (first with two 2c Postage Due stamps),
virtually all used from Oyster Bay, few small faults, most are Fine-Very
Fine, an impressive assemblage |
E. 2,000-3,000 |