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| Lot | Sym. | Lot Description | Est/Cat | Realized |
| 2863 |  |
 George Washington. Free frank "G Washington" as Commanding General of the Continental Army on folded cover addressed in another hand "To James Willson Esqr. Carlisle", receipt docketing "G.
Washington Jany 23d 1778", silked, flap repair and small tearsFINE. FRANKED BY GEORGE WASHINGTON AS COMMANDING GENERAL OF THE CONTINENTAL ARMY FROM WINTER CAMP AT VALLEY FORGE. James Wilson (1742-98) was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, Pennsylvania delegate to the Continental Congress, delegate to the Constitutional Convention of 1787, and one of the six original justices appointed by George Washington to the United States Supreme Court in 1789. (Image Magnifier) |
E. 1,500-2,000 | 8,500.00 |
| 2864 | |
 George Washington. Free frank "Free G. Washington" as private citizen on folded cover addressed in his hand to Col. Clement Biddle in Philadelphia, "ALEX, MARCH 3" straightline handstamp, 1788 receipt
docketing, file folds (one thru signature), faint waterstain at bottom right, repaired opening in backflapVERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY ATTRACTIVE GEORGE WASHINGTON FREE FRANK WITH FULL SIGNATURE AND ALEXANDRIA STRAIGHTLINE. This cover was sent from Mount Vernon and entered the Alexandria Va. post office. (Image Magnifier) |
E. 3,000-4,000 | 16,500.00 |
| 2865 | |
 George Washington. Free frank "G. Washington" as private citizen on folded cover addressed in his hand to Col. Clement Biddle in Philadelphia, manuscript "Alex. 30 July" postmark and "Free", no date (ca.
1786 from Mount Vernon), file fold clear of signature, reinforced fold at upper leftVERY FINE. A REMARKABLY FRESH COVER WITH WASHINGTON'S FULL FRANKING SIGNATURE. This cover was mailed from Mount Vernon and entered the Alexandria Va. post office. (Image Magnifier) |
E. 3,000-4,000 | 11,500.00 |
| 2866 | |
 George Washington. Free frank "Free G. Washington" as private citizen on folded cover addressed in his hand to Col. Clement Biddle in Philadelphia, receipt docketing "General Washington, Mount Vernon,
June 21st 1786", light file folds (one thru signature)VERY FINE. A CLEAN AND ATTRACTIVE COVER FRANKED AND ADDRESSED BY GEORGE WASHINGTON AT MOUNT VERNON. Following his service in the war and prior to his election as first President, Washington resided at his estate in Mount Vernon. (Image Magnifier) |
E. 3,000-4,000 | 8,000.00 |
| 2867 | |
 George Washington. Free frank "Free G. Washington" as private citizen on folded cover addressed in his hand to Col. Clement Biddle in Philadelphia, no date, light file folds (one thru signature),
small faint waterstain clear of signature, sealed tear at topVERY FINE. A SHARP AND DARK EXAMPLE OF WASHINGTON'S FULL FRANKING SIGNATURE ON A COVER ADDRESSED BY HIM FROM MOUNT VERNON. Although undated, this was sent from Mount Vernon ca. 1786. (Image Magnifier) |
E. 3,000-4,000 | 8,500.00 |
| 2868 | |
 George Washington. Free frank "Free G. Washington" on folded cover to Col. Clement Biddle in Philadelphia, receipt docketing "Genl. Washington, Mount Vernon, 15 March 1789", sealed tears in
backflap, file folds (one thru signature), faint waterstain at right away from signatureVERY FINE. GEORGE WASHINGTON FRANKED THIS COVER AT MOUNT VERNON IN THE MONTH PRIOR TO HIS PRESIDENCY. Washington's first term as the nation's first President began in April 1789. (Image Magnifier) |
E. 3,000-4,000 | 8,000.00 |
| 2869 | |
 George Washington. Free frank "Free G. Washington" as private citizen on folded cover to Col. Clement Biddle in Philadelphia, no date, paper reinforcements along folds and edgewearA VERY FINE COVER WITH WASHINGTON'S FULL FRANKING SIGNATURE. Although undated, this franked cover was probably sent from Mount Vernon ca. 1786 (Image Magnifier) |
E. 3,000-4,000 | 6,000.00 |
| 2870 | |
 George Washington. Free frank "Free G. Washington" as private citizen on folded cover to Col. Clement Biddle in Philadelphia, receipt docketing "His Excellency George Washington, Mount Vernon, May
22d 1786" and notation on another panel "Mrs. Tuexburry at Mr. Turner down town", small repair in opening of backflap, light file folds (one thru signature)VERY FINE. A BOLD AND ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON'S FULL FRANKING SIGNATURE. Following his service in the war and prior to his election as first President, Washington resided at his estate in Mount Vernon. (Image Magnifier) |
E. 3,000-4,000 | 7,000.00 |
| 2871 | |
 George Washington. Free frank "Free G. Washington" as private citizen on folded cover addressed in his hand to Col. Clement Biddle in Philadelphia, no date, light waterstain, file folds (one thru
signature), sealed tears in flap and top edge of address panelA FINE COVER WITH WASHINGTON'S BOLD FULL FRANKING SIGNATURE AND ADDRESSED IN HIS HAND. Although undated, this was probably sent from Mount Vernon ca. 1786 (Image Magnifier) |
E. 2,500-3,500 | 5,750.00 |
| 2872 | |
 George Washington. Free frank "Free G. Washington" as private citizen on folded cover addressed in his hand to Col. Clement Biddle in Philadelphia, receipt docketing "General Washington, Mount
Vernon, August 17th 1785", toned file fold at center and minor waterstains all clear of signature, repair in top panel and edge of address panelA FINE COVER WITH WONDERFULLY BOLD FULL FRANKING SIGNATURE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON. Following his service in the war and prior to his election as first President, Washington resided at his estate in Mount Vernon. (Image Magnifier) |
E. 2,000-3,000 | 7,500.00 |
| 2873 | |
 George Washington. Free frank "Free G. Washington" as private citizen on folded cover addressed in his hand to Col. Clement Biddle in Philadelphia, manuscript "Alex. 23 Jany." postmark and "Free", no date
(ca. 1786 from Mount Vernon), waterstains in franking area but the signature is still boldA FINE WASHINGTON FREE-FRANKED COVER FROM MOUNT VERNON. Although undated, this was mailed from Mount Vernon and entered the Alexandria Va. post office. (Image Magnifier) |
E. 2,000-2,500 | 5,500.00 |