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
SOLD for $525.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 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
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction |
| 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
SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 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
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction |
| 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
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 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
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction |
| 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
SOLD for $525.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 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
SOLD for $950.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 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
SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 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
SOLD for $105.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 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
SOLD for $1,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
