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2008 Rarities of the World

Benjamin Franklin Free Frank
Lot Sym. Lot Description  
501   Benjamin Franklin.> Free frank < Free Franklin>> on restored cover front only addressed to <<Jno. Lawrence & Wm. Smith Esqrs., Burlington>>, ms. <<Free>> postmark applied at Philadelphia, accompanied by part of lettersheet (contents removed)Benjamin Franklin. Free frank "B Free Franklin" on restored cover front only addressed to "Jno. Lawrence & Wm. Smith Esqrs., Burlington", ms. "Free" postmark applied at Philadelphia, accompanied by part of lettersheet (contents removed) with docketing "Benj. Franklin, Philada. July 23rd, 1776"

A SCARCE BENJAMIN FRANKLIN FREE FRANK, WITH ACCOMPANYING DOCKETED INNER LETTERSHEET DATING THIS TO JULY 23, 1776, A CRUCIAL MONTH IN AMERICAN HISTORY. FRANKLIN WAS POSTMASTER GENERAL OF THE CONTINENTAL CONGRESS WHEN HE APPLIED THIS FRANKING SIGNATURE.

The content, which was an autograph letter signed by Benjamin Franklin, was removed by the current owner and sold separately. A color copy accompanies. (Image)

 E. 15,000-20,000

SOLD for $7,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

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