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George Washington. Free
frank "President U.S." as President on December 3, 1793
folded letter written and signed by his secretary Tobias Lear from
Philadelphia to Andrew Elicott in Georgetown Md., neat "3/DE" Franklin mark
with matching "Free" handstamp VERY FINE. AN UNUSUALLY CLEAN AND
ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF WASHINGTON'S "PRESIDENT U.S." FREE FRANK. The
recipient was appointed Surveyor General to finish laying out the city of
Washington after Pierre L'Enfant was dismissed. Ex Stevens and
Robertson (Image) |
E. 4,000-5,000
SOLD for $3,250.00
Will close during Public Auction |