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General Foreign Stamps and Covers, U.S. Postal History continued...

Presidential Free Franks and Autographs
Lot Sym. Lot Description  
2758°   Fifth Congress Broadside.> Printed broadside from Fifth Congress of the United States regarding an act to amend duties on spirits distilled within the U.S. and on stills, allowing owners to set their own rates, approved by John Adams as President, JeFifth Congress Broadside. Printed broadside from Fifth Congress of the United States regarding an act to amend duties on spirits distilled within the U.S. and on stills, allowing owners to set their own rates, approved by John Adams as President, Jefferson as Vice President and Dayton as Speaker of the House, Very Fine, interesting item (Image)

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 E. 1,500-2,000

CLOSED
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2759 c Thomas Jefferson.> Autograph free frank <<Free Th. Jefferson Pr. U.S.>> <as President> on folded cover to John Eppes, Bermuda Hundred, near City point, also with red Washn. City May 13 circular datestamp and matching Free handstamps, beautifuThomas Jefferson. Autograph free frank "Free Th. Jefferson Pr. U.S." as President on folded cover to "John Eppes, Bermuda Hundred, near City point", also with red "Washn. City May 13" circular datestamp and matching "Free" handstamps, beautifully framed and matted with engraving of Jefferson and brass plaque

VERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL FREE FRANK OF THOMAS JEFFERSON AS PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.

According to Wikipedia, the recipient, John Wayles Eppes, was a U.S. Representative and Senator from Virginia. He was also married to his cousin, who was Jefferson's daughter. Amongst the wedding presents received from Jefferson was the 14-year-old slave Betsy Hemings (who may have been Jefferson's illegitimate daughter). (Image)

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 E. 3,000-4,000

SOLD for $3,250.00
Will close during Public Auction
2760 c James Madison.> Autograph free frank <<James Madison>> <as President> on cover addressed in his hand to Philadelphia, red Washn. City Feb. 2 rimless datestamp at left, 1816 docketing on back, vertical file folds, extensively cleaned and restored,James Madison. Autograph free frank "James Madison" as President on cover addressed in his hand to Philadelphia, red "Washn. City Feb. 2" rimless datestamp at left, 1816 docketing on back, vertical file folds, extensively cleaned and restored, otherwise Fine (Image)

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 E. 300-400

SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction
2761 c James Monroe.> Autograph free frank <<James Monroe>> <as President> on folded cover addressed in his hand to General Robert Swartwout in New York, red Washn. City Jun. ? circular datestamp and matching Free handstamp, 1823 docketing on back, liJames Monroe. Autograph free frank "James Monroe" as President on folded cover addressed in his hand to General Robert Swartwout in New York, red "Washn. City Jun. ?" circular datestamp and matching "Free" handstamp, 1823 docketing on back, light vertical file folds, some slight soiling away from free frank, Very Fine (Image)

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 E. 300-400

SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction
2762° c James Monroe.> Autograph free frank <<Jas. Monroe>> as Secretary of State on 1812 folded letter written by William Thornton (architect of the Capitol) regarding signing off on Treasury notes and addressed to John Godfrey in Bath County Va., red WaJames Monroe. Autograph free frank "Jas. Monroe" as Secretary of State on 1812 folded letter written by William Thornton (architect of the Capitol) regarding signing off on Treasury notes and addressed to John Godfrey in Bath County Va., red "Washington D.C. Jan. 20" circular datestamp and matching "Free" handstamp, vertical file fold does not affect frank, some splitting along folds, still Very Fine free frank as Secretary of State (Image)

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 E. 1,500-2,000

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2763 c Martin Van Buren.> Autograph free frank <<Free M. Van Buren>> as ex-President on blue 1842 folded cover addressed in his hand to James Ogden in New York, bold Kinderhook N.Y. Aug. 23 circular datestamp with date changed in blue ms., matching FreMartin Van Buren. Autograph free frank "Free M. Van Buren" as ex-President on blue 1842 folded cover addressed in his hand to James Ogden in New York, bold "Kinderhook N.Y. Aug. 23" circular datestamp with date changed in blue ms., matching "Free" handstamp, light horizontal file fold, Very Fine (Image)

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 E. 300-400

SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction
2764° c John Tyler.> Autograph free frank <<J Tyler>> at top right of cover to Richmond Va., blue Norfolk Va. Apr. 13 double-circle datestamp and matching Steamboat handstamp, with original contents dated 1861 written by Tylers wife, cover with pen SJohn Tyler. Autograph free frank "J Tyler" at top right of cover to Richmond Va., blue "Norfolk Va. Apr. 13" double-circle datestamp and matching "Steamboat" handstamp, with original contents dated 1861 written by Tyler's wife, cover with pen "Supposed to be the autograph of the ex-Pres. Tyler" and with same ink circling the frank, small tear at left, Fine usage at the start of the Civil War (Image)

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 E. 1,500-2,000

CLOSED
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2765° c Zachary Taylor.> Autograph free frank <<On Service, Z. Taylor Majr. 3rd Infy.>> on July 29, 1817 folded letter to General Macomb in Detroit Mich., endorsed <<politeness of Capt. Krath>> at lower left, contents incl. <<frivolous complaints relatiZachary Taylor. Autograph free frank "On Service, Z. Taylor Majr. 3rd Infy." on July 29, 1817 folded letter to General Macomb in Detroit Mich., endorsed "politeness of Capt. Krath" at lower left, contents incl. "frivolous complaints relating to the order for Christian to appear in person...", some splitting along folds expertly restored and gently cleaned, Very Fine (Image)

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 E. 1,500-2,000

SOLD for $1,300.00
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2766 c Millard Fillmore.> Autograph free frank <<M. Fillmore>> <as President> on cover to Alleghany City Pa., virtually intact presidential red wax seal on back, red Washington D.C. Free Jun. 19 circular datestamp, Very FineMillard Fillmore. Autograph free frank "M. Fillmore" as President on cover to Alleghany City Pa., virtually intact presidential red wax seal on back, red "Washington D.C. Free Jun. 19" circular datestamp, Very Fine (Image)

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 E. 200-300

SOLD for $325.00
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2767 c Benjamin Franklin Pierce.> Autograph free frank <. Franklin Pierce>> <as President> on cover to Philadelphia, neat Washington D.C. Free Jan. 15, 1856 circular datestamp, fresh and Very FineBenjamin Franklin Pierce. Autograph free frank "B. Franklin Pierce" as President on cover to Philadelphia, neat "Washington D.C. Free Jan. 15, 1856" circular datestamp, fresh and Very Fine (Image)

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 E. 200-300

SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction
2768 c James A. Garfield.> Autograph free frank <Ja Garfield MC>> on cover to the Clerk of the Printing Records, U.S. Senate, Washington D.C. Free Dec. 13 circular datestamp, small tear at top right, few flaws on back, still Very FineJames A. Garfield. Autograph free frank "Ja Garfield MC" on cover to the Clerk of the Printing Records, U.S. Senate, "Washington D.C. Free Dec. 13" circular datestamp, small tear at top right, few flaws on back, still Very Fine (Image)

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 E. 200-300

SOLD for $130.00
Will close during Public Auction

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