Free Franks and Autographs
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Est/Cat |
Realized |
| 3001 |
 |
 George Washington. Free frank "President U.S." as President on large-size folded cover to "Messrs. David Hodges,
Benjamin Hunting, Abraham Miller, Jared London, David Warner, Nicoll Floyd and John Howard, Suffolk County, New-York", brownish "8/SE" (Sep. 8) Franklin mark and "Free" handstamp, slightly toned, some wear along folds, otherwise Fine, accompanied
by typed transcript of the 1795 letter which was originally sent with this cover, regarding the treaty between the U.S. and Great Britain (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 2,000-3,000 |
1,900.00 |
| 3002 |
|
 James Monroe. Free frank "Jas. Monroe" as Secretary of State under Madison on 1817 folded letter to Collector of Customs in
Petersburg Va., brownish "Washn. City Feb. 10" circular datestamp and matching "Free", minor stain at upper left, still Very Fine (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 300-400 |
650.00 |
| 3003 |
|
James Monroe. Signature as President on part-printed document dated May 10, 1820 and appointing Lloyd Newell as a midshipman in the U.S. Navy, usual light file folds, Very Fine Search for comparables |
E. 400-500 |
325.00 |
| 3004 |
|
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 Search for
comparables |
E. 1,000-1,500 |
0.00 |
| 3005 |
|
Ulysses S. Grant. ALS signed "U. S. Grant" on inside of Executive Mansion stationery dated Oct. 29, 1869, content reads "Unless I otherwise inform you by telegraph, I will leave Washington on Tuesday next, in the 12:30 p.m. train.
The children being at school now it is not our purpose to take them with us. If Mrs. Dent goes I will probably take her husband also. Mrs. Grant's best regards to yourself and family", with original cover addressed to Philadelphia signed by
secretary Babcock, Very Fine Search for comparables |
E. 750-1,000 |
700.00 |
| 3006 |
|
 Jacqueline Kennedy. Clear free frank in blue ink on blue cover with printed "Via Air Mail/Par Avion" addressed in her hand to
"Congressman Hastings Keith, House of Representatives, Washington D.C.", neat "Hyannis Port Ma. 02647 Aug. 26 A.M. 1967" postmark, pencil docketing on back reads "I believe the question to which she referred was from Roger Hilsman",
fresh and Very Fine, genuine franks applied by Jacqueline Kennedy are rare (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 2,000-3,000 |
0.00 |
| 3007 |
|
 Caesar A. Rodney. Nephew of signer of the Declaration of Independence of the same name, lawyer and politician who served in the U.S.
House of Representatives, Senate and was also Attorney General of the United States, two free franks "Free C. A. Rodney Atty. Genl. U.S." on folded cover addressed in his hand, both to to George Read in New Castle Del., one with red
"Washington City Mar. 2" circular datestamp and matching "Free" handstamp, 1807 receipt docketing, top panels removed, diagonal crease in address panel, second without any postmark, both appear Fine (Image Magnifier)Search for comparables |
E. 100-150 |
250.00 |
| 3008 |
|
Autographs. 28, incl. envelope signed by Nixon in anticipation of future commemorative issue, signed letter from Thomas E. Dewey, authors, politicians, government officials, interesting group Search for comparables |
E. 300-400 |
325.00 |
