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George Washington free frank, signed "G. Washington" as Commanding General of the Continental Army, on folded cover addressed "To James Wilson Esqr. Carlisle", receipt docketing "G. Washington Jany 23d 1778", cover silked and with flap repair, fine.

This is one of the most desirable George Washington free franks extant. It was sent by Washington from Winter Camp at Valley Forge to signer of the Declaration of Independence (and one of the original six Supreme Court Justices), James Wilson. In addition, it is one of the very few free franks containing a second signature of Washington.

An outstanding and historically significant George Washington free frank. (Image)

Est. $7,500-10,000

SOLD for $37,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

Abraham Lincoln free frank, ms. frank as President and addressed in his hand to an Alfred R. Elder of Olympia, WT, "Washington, D.C./Apr 14, 1863" c.d.s., with original four page letter accompanying written by A.G. Henry on "Executive Mansion" letterhead stationery dated April 12, cover with minor tear at right and one at top just clearing ms. frank, letter with tears along fold lines, very fine and bold frank; an incredibly rare and illegal usage in that Lincoln paid for his acquaintances postage. Accompanying letter with premium historical content. A.G. Henry was an old acquaintance of Lincoln, well prior to his appointment as president. He speaks of his stay with "Mr. Lincoln & Lady" and a "visit to the Army of the Potomac in company" with them as they were guests of General Hooker. He went on to say about General Hooker, "for he has the finest army the Sun ever shone upon, commanded by a brave & dashing core of Officers." Henry also mentions his annoyance by those seeking to meet Lincoln and also his severe distaste for Victor Smith (who had embarrassed Lincoln in an embezzlement scandal) and wanting a "fair swing" at him and to "have his head in a basket." (Image)

Est. $5,000-7,500

SOLD for $8,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

STAMPLESS COVERS

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Stampless cover with complete bold strike of a fancy Shield of Leavenworth, Kans. (similar to Cole #SH-103) to Brooklyn, NY, matching "Leavenworth, Kas./Nov. 18" c.d.s. cancel, free franked with ms. "E.G. Ross/U.S.S." under cancellations, an extremely fine strike; Ross was a U.S. Senator from 1866-71, therefore the cover most likely dates in that time frame; 2012 PF certificate. (Image)

Est. $300-400

SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction

POSTMASTER PROVISIONALS

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9X1

#9X1, New York, N.Y., 5c Black Postmaster Provisional, signed ACM connected, handsome four-margin single with strong color and impression, tied by blue ms. and red "Paid" and New York c.d.s. on 1846 folded letter, two vertical file folds not affecting the adhesive which is very fine and choice; 2002 PSE certificate. (Image)

$625.00

SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction

9X1

#9X1, New York, N.Y., 5c Black Postmaster Provisional, signed ACM connected, horizontal pair, large margins around except just touching the frame line at bottom left, rich luxuriant color, cancelled by bold red "Paid" arcs and matching New York 10cts. Oct. 3 c.d.s., on 1846 folded letter to New Orleans, stamps and cover are exceptionally fresh, very fine. (Image)

$2,000.00

SOLD for $1,200.00
Will close during Public Auction

9X1e

#9X1e, New York, N.Y. 5c Black Postmaster Provisional, without signature, choice single with four large margins tied to an 1845 folded cover by two strokes of a blue pen with corresponding "New York/13 Aug/5 cts." c.d.s. at left to Philadelphia, Pa., "Paid" straightline marking, extremely fine; an attractive cover used within the first month of issue; 2011 PF certificate. (Image)

$900.00

SOLD for $1,600.00
Will close during Public Auction

10X1-2

#10X1-2, Providence, R.I., 5c and 10c Gray black Postmaster Provisionals, unused top right corner margin block of four, the top right stamp being the 10c value, other margins also large, marvelously bright and fresh, extremely fine and choice; 2000 PF certificate. (Image)

$2,700.00+

SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1847 ISSUES

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#1, 5c Red brown, scarce mint single with full to large margins around, warm fresh color with a fine impression, small sealed tear at top, part o.g., fine-very fine appearance; 2012 PF certificate. (Image)

$6,750.00

SOLD for $675.00
Will close during Public Auction

#1, 5c Red brown, wonderfully fresh left sheet-margin single boasting huge to full margins around including small parts of the adjoining frame line at top and right, bright color and a sharp impression, red grid cancel, extremely fine and choice; 1989 and 2009 PF certificates. (Image)

$500.00

SOLD for $1,350.00
Will close during Public Auction

#1, 5c Red brown, four large margins including a portion of the adjoining frameline at top, deep rich color, red square grid cancel, extremely fine; 2008 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $650.00). (Image)

$500.00

SOLD for $290.00
Will close during Public Auction

#1, 5c Red brown, used left sheet-margin single boasting enormous margins including parts of the adjoining frameline at top and bottom, rich color and strong impression, two strikes of a blue town cancel, very light vertical crease, otherwise extremely fine; 1996 PF certificate. (Image)

$625.00

SOLD for $475.00
Will close during Public Auction

#1, 5c Red brown, used single boasting large to just clear at bottom right, adjoining frameline at top, great color and a fine impression, well struck and attractive blue Troy (N.Y.) c.d.s. cancel, very fine. (Image)

$625.00

SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction

#1, 5c Red brown, four margin example with strong color, cancelled by a red Scarab fancy cancel of Johnsbury, Vt., stamp with small tear at top, very fine; the Scarab is one of the most famous and desirable fancy cancels of the 1847 Issue. (Image)

Est. $300-400

SOLD for $270.00
Will close during Public Auction

#1, 5c Red brown, full to large margins all around, rich color and a fine impression, light red grid cancel, very fine; 2010 PF certificate. (Image)

$500.00

SOLD for $230.00
Will close during Public Auction

#1, 5c Red brown, four ample to large margins, strong color and clear impression, neat blue grid cancel, very fine. (Image)

$510.00

SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction

#1, 5c Red brown, horizontal used pair, large margins to just in at top left, deep rich color and a fine impression, three vertical paper folds affecting both stamps with great eye appeal, blue grid cancels, fine-very fine; a dramatic and striking pair. (Image)

$1,135.00+

SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction

#1, 5c Brown, a most desirable horizontal strip of three, large margins all around, outstanding rich color in the Brown shade, well incised impression, bright red grid cancels, trivial corner crease at top right outside the frame lines, extremely fine; multiples of the Five Cent 1847 larger than a pair are extremely scarce, with only a small number of strips recorded, this example being one of the finest and largest margined strips of three known. (Image)

$2,150.00

SOLD for $2,700.00
Will close during Public Auction

#1, 5c Red brown, single with three large margins and clear at top, intensely rich color and impression, tied by blue "5" numerals with matching Baltimore c.d.s. on 1849 folded letter to Philadelphia, very fine. (Image)

$675.00

SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction

#1, 5c Brown, large to huge margins all around, including a portion of the adjacent stamp at base, cancelled by two strikes of handstamped "Paid" and ms. strokes on 1849 folded letter to Cambridge, Mass., matching "Canajoharie, N.Y./28 May" datestamp at lower left, extremely fine. (Image)

$625.00

SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction

#1, 5c Red brown, handsome horizontal pair with large even margins all around, gorgeous rich color and an excellent impression, tied by light blue grid cancels with matching Philadelphia c.d.s. on 1850 folded cover to Kentucky, docketing on back "Toppan. Carpenter & Co. 16 Apr 1850", extremely fine; not only is this a desirable cover because it is such outstanding condition, but it also has a connection to the printer's of the 1851 Issue. (Image)

$1,250.00

SOLD for $3,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

UNITED STATES STAMPS AND POSTAL HISTORY