United States, James Buchanan Exhibit, Free Franks, John Quincy Adams, 1841, sixth President of the United States, clear Free Frank "J. Q. Adams" as member of Congress on Aug. 29, 1841 letter to Joseph E. Worcester in Cambridge, a famous lexicographer of his day who competed directly with Noah Webster, letter's content concerns acquiring census information, Adams served a number of terms in the House post-Presidency, Washington, DC cds with Free handstamp, Very Fine. Estimate $325-375. (Image)
Est. $325.00-375.00
Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 300.00
Closed..Aug-02-2019, 17:30:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 120
Lot No: 376
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United States, James Buchanan Exhibit, Free Franks, John C. Breckenridge, Circa 1855, Vice President under James Buchanan, also served as Confederate States Secretary of War, sent while representing Kentucky in the House of Representatives, May 8 (c.1855) with Washington D.C./Free cds, light staining. Estimate $180-220. (Image)
Est. $180.00-220.00
Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 210.00
Closed..Aug-02-2019, 17:30:00 EST
Sold For 210
Sale No: 120
Lot No: 378
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United States, James Buchanan Exhibit, Free Franks, James Buchanan, 1836, Fifteenth President of the United States, Free Frank and letter all in Buchanan's hand, written during his first Senate term from Lancaster Aug. 17, 1836, letter has political content "I have written to Gov. Brown today according to the request contained in your letter. I should have written sooner but I was absent from Lancaster. I hope it is not too late. Whilst at Bedford I had an opportunity of seeing many of our friends from the West. The party in that quarter are united and harmonious. They are ardent and energetic in their movement. From present appearances I shall be disappointed if M. Van Buren should not receive the vote of the state by a majority of more than 15,000, From Y. Friend, James Buchanan", Fine. Estimate $450-550. (Image)
Est. $450.00-550.00
Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 500.00
Closed..Aug-02-2019, 17:30:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 120
Lot No: 379
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United States, James Buchanan Exhibit, Free Franks, James Buchanan, 1840, fifteenth President of the United States, Mar. 3, 1840 while a U.S. Senator, Very Fine. Estimate $270-350. (Image)
Est. $270.00-350.00
Opening US$ 170.00
Sold...US$ 220.00
Closed..Aug-02-2019, 17:30:00 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 120
Lot No: 380
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United States, James Buchanan Exhibit, Free Franks, James Buchanan, 1844, fifteenth President of the United States, sent as Senator to his friend Glancy Jones who served as a Pennsylvania Congressman, Washington City, DC cds, March 29, 1844, address is in Buchanan's hand. Estimate $270-350. (Image)
Est. $270.00-350.00
Opening US$ 170.00
Sold...US$ 180.00
Closed..Aug-02-2019, 17:30:00 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 120
Lot No: 382
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United States, James Buchanan Exhibit, Free Franks, John C. Calhoun, 1822, as Secretary of War. 1822 FL to Commander of the US Arsenal near Baltimore, inside is 2 page letter from Lt. Col. G. Bomford concerning shipping cannon, file fold, partial fold separation in letter. Calhoun also served as Secretary of State, Senator and Vice President to John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson. Estimate $160-200. (Image)
Est. $160.00-200.00
Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 130.00
Closed..Aug-02-2019, 17:30:00 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 120
Lot No: 383
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United States, James Buchanan Exhibit, Free Franks, Lewis Cass, 1834, franked by Lewis Cass for the Department of War and Col. G. Bomford for the Ordinance Office, City of Washington cds, Mar. 20, 1834, letter inside dealing with the delivery of ordinance. Cass was Secretary of War under Jackson and Buchanan's Secretary of State. Estimate $110-140. (Image)
Est. $110.00-140.00
Opening US$ 70.00
Sold...US$ 110.00
Closed..Aug-02-2019, 17:30:00 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 120
Lot No: 384
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United States, James Buchanan Exhibit, Free Franks, Henry Clay, franked "H. Clay free" and addressed in Clay's hand to Edmund Randolph, first Attorney General of Virginia and representative to Continental Congress and Constitutional Convention, Clay served a Kentucky Senator and Secretary of State for J. Q. Adams. Clay was also a three time candidate for President. Estimate $140-220. (Image)
Est. $140.00-220.00
Opening US$ 110.00
Sold...US$ 160.00
Closed..Aug-02-2019, 17:30:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 120
Lot No: 385
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United States, James Buchanan Exhibit, Free Franks, Jefferson Davis, 1860, President of the Confederacy and United States Senator, bold signature as Senator on envelope with partial Washington City, D.C./Free cds, Feb. 14, 1860, minor tear at upper left corner. Estimate $1,100-1,350. (Image)
Est. $1,100.00-1,350.00
Opening US$ 700.00
Sold...US$ 750.00
Closed..Aug-02-2019, 17:30:00 EST
Sold For 750
Sale No: 120
Lot No: 386
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United States, James Buchanan Exhibit, Free Franks, Stephen A. Douglas, Democratic nominee for President defeated by Lincoln in 1860, famous for Lincoln-Douglas debates during Illinois Senate race, "free/S.A. Douglas/U.S.S." frank on VF mourning cover addressed in Douglas' hand, Fine overall. Estimate $140-170. (Image)
Est. $140.00-170.00
Opening US$ 80.00
Sold...US$ 90.00
Closed..Aug-02-2019, 17:30:00 EST
Sold For 90
Sale No: 120
Lot No: 387
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United States, James Buchanan Exhibit, Free Franks, Millard Fillmore, 1851, thirteenth President of the United States, "M. Fillmore" frank as President with March 8, 1851, Washington D. C. cds, oversized envelope with file folds at either end and some staining at left, none of which affects signature, docketing "President Fillmore March 1851" at left, Fine overall. Estimate $350-425. (Image)
Est. $350.00-425.00
Opening US$ 270.00
Sold...US$ 450.00
Closed..Aug-02-2019, 17:30:00 EST
Sold For 450
Sale No: 120
Lot No: 389
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United States, James Buchanan Exhibit, Free Franks, Hannibal Hamlin, Vice President under Abraham Lincoln, Governor of Maine and Senator, frank as Senator "H. Hamlin" on a State of Maine form attesting to an oath taken by a state appointee, Hamlin's signature also appears on the form, Very Good to Fine. Estimate $160-200. (Image)
Est. $160.00-200.00
Opening US$ 110.00
Sold...US$ 110.00
Closed..Aug-02-2019, 17:30:00 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 120
Lot No: 391
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United States, James Buchanan Exhibit, Free Franks, Andrew Jackson, 1840, seventh President of The United States, franked as ex-President "Free Andrew Jackson" with blue Nashville, T. cds and ms "Fr." Oct 21, 1840, addressed in Jackson's hand, some staining and file folds on each side through address and signature, Fine overall. Estimate $270-350. (Image)
Est. $270.00-350.00
Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 450.00
Closed..Aug-02-2019, 17:30:00 EST
Sold For 450
Sale No: 120
Lot No: 394
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United States, James Buchanan Exhibit, Free Franks, Abraham Lincoln, 1862, sixteenth President of the United States, while in office, double ring Washington, DC handstamp ties signature, tip of backflap repaired with small piece still missing at right, Very Fine appearance. Estimate $4,000-4,500. (Image)
Est. $4,000.00-4,500.00
Opening US$ 3,750.00
Sold...US$ 4,250.00
Closed..Aug-02-2019, 17:30:00 EST
Sold For 4250
Sale No: 120
Lot No: 395
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United States, James Buchanan Exhibit, Free Franks, James Madison, 1825, fourth President of the United States, "Free James Madison" frank with ms Orange CH, VA, Dec. 1, 1825, addressed to George Ticknor, noted Harvard professor and scholar, two vertical file folds, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $450-550. (Image)
Est. $450.00-550.00
Opening US$ 550.00
Sold...US$ 550.00
Closed..Aug-02-2019, 17:30:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 120
Lot No: 396
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United States, James Buchanan Exhibit, Free Franks, James Monroe, fifth President of the United States, franked "Dept of State/ Jas Monroe" on letter to Alexander Dallas, Secretary of the Treasury under Madison and an important Pennsylvania politician, Monroe was Secretary of State under Madison. Estimate $325-400. (Image)
Est. $325.00-400.00
Opening US$ 220.00
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Aug-02-2019, 17:30:00 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 120
Lot No: 397
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United States, James Buchanan Exhibit, Free Franks, Franklin Pierce, 1839, fourteenth President of the United States, franked as Senator "Fr. Pierce" with ms Hillsboro, N.H., Oct. 20, 1839, some staining. Estimate $220-300. (Image)
Est. $220.00-300.00
Opening US$ 170.00
Sold...US$ 180.00
Closed..Aug-02-2019, 17:30:00 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 120
Lot No: 398
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United States, James Buchanan Exhibit, Free Franks, James K. Polk, 1831, eleventh President of the United States, Free Frank as Speaker of the House and separate two-page letter, all in Polk's hand, Oct. 6, 1831, letter concerns the details of hiring a coach for daylight travel for one week and details of meals and lodging along the way, address sheet has been repaired at top not affecting marking address or frank, Very Fine. Estimate $1,800-2,700. (Image)
Est. $1,800.00-2,700.00
Opening US$ 1,250.00
Sold...US$ 2,000.00
Closed..Aug-02-2019, 17:30:00 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 120
Lot No: 400
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United States, James Buchanan Exhibit, Free Franks, William H. Seward, Secretary of State for Lincoln, best known for completing the purchase of Alaska, "Seward's Folly", ms "Cal Ex" on cover, horizontal file fold above address. Also served as New York Governor and Senator. Estimate $140-180. (Image)
Est. $140.00-180.00
Opening US$ 110.00
Sold...US$ 180.00
Closed..Aug-02-2019, 17:30:00 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 120
Lot No: 402
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United States, James Buchanan Exhibit, Free Franks, Daniel Webster, served as Secretary of State for Millard Fillmore, folded letter sheet to Mary Webster with red Boston cds and Free handstamp, frank as Senator, some notching at edges. Also served as Senator from Massachusetts. Estimate $130-170. (Image)
Est. $130.00-170.00
Opening US$ 80.00
Sold...US$ 80.00
Closed..Aug-02-2019, 17:30:00 EST
Sold For 80
Sale No: 120
Lot No: 403
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United States, James Buchanan Exhibit, Free Franks, Senators, 16 prominent Senators, incl. Thomas Hart Benton (2), one with content; William Wilkins to Gov. Wise of VA. (front); James Shields, served a Senator from Missouri, Illinois and Minnesota, Union General during Civil War; William Gwin of California; John Davis, Massachusetts; William Bigler, PA.; John J. Crittenden, Kentucky; Richard Broadhead, PA.; Lyman Trumball, Illinois, co-author of Thirteenth Amendment, Charles Sumner, Mass., beaten on Senate floor; Howell Cobb, Georgia Sec. of Treasury, Confederate General; Joseph Lane, Oregon; John M. Mason, Virginia; Alexander Stephens (printed); John W. Forney, Secretary of the Senate. Estimate $270-325. (Image)
Est. $270.00-325.00
Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 230.00
Closed..Aug-02-2019, 17:30:00 EST
Sold For 230
Sale No: 120
Lot No: 404
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United States, James Buchanan Exhibit, Free Franks, Postmaster Generals, 7 incl. Aaron Brown (PMG for Buchanan) Free Frank as Congressman with nice Columbus, TN dashed cds, addressed to R.M.T. Hunter; Frank and letter in hand of Cave Johnson, Polk's PMG, addressed to J.W. Campbell; J.W. Campbell frank as PMG; letter to Campbell as PMG; cover addressed to Montgomery Blair, Lincoln's PMG, 2 Post Office Department checks, one signed by Cave Johnson, second by James Campbell, Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $270-325. (Image)
Est. $270.00-325.00
Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Aug-02-2019, 17:30:00 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 120
Lot No: 405
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United States, James Buchanan Exhibit, Free Franks, House of Representatives, 11 prominent members, incl. J.W. Denver, after whom the city was named; Samuel Ingram, served as Jackson's Sec. of Treasury; Pennsylvania Congressmen J. Hickman, Thomas Florence, Glancy Jones, John Sergeant. Thaddeus Stevens, John Covode; all-over cover of 36th Congress franked by James M. Ashley, later Governor of Montana Territory; Eli Wasburne, close associate of Lincoln; John W. Forney, Clerk of the House of Reps. Ingram, Stevens, Forney and Sergeant covers with content, Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $180-270. (Image)
Est. $180.00-270.00
Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 150.00
Closed..Aug-02-2019, 17:30:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 120
Lot No: 408
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United States, James Buchanan Exhibit, Free Franks, Secretary of State, Two incl. Edward Livingston's as Jackson's Secretary of State on oversized envelope, May 22, 1832, Washington City cds, addressed to Governor of Massachusetts on printed State Department form, Edward Everett of Massachusetts, Secretary of State for Millard Fillmore. Estimate $120-150. (Image)
Est. $120.00-150.00
Opening US$ 80.00
Sold...US$ 150.00
Closed..Aug-02-2019, 17:30:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 120
Lot No: 409
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United States, James Buchanan Exhibit, Free Franks, Attorney General, 5 incl. Isaac Toucey, under Polk, address panel reused for a letter; Jeremiah Black (front), under Buchanan and later as Sec of State; William Wirt, under Monroe and Adams, longest serving AG (12 years); Nathan Clifford, under Polk, later on Supreme Court; Caleb Cushing, under Pierce with letter concerning tariffs, generally Fine. Estimate $80-110. (Image)
