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United States
Stampless Covers - Free Franks
image Sale No: 3054
Lot No:3285
Symbol: George Washington (1732-99; American General and 1st President of the United States), free frank "President U.S." as President on Dec. 3, 1793 folded letter from Philadelphia Pa. addressed in his hand to "Andrew Ellicott, George Town Md., Philadelphia" a "3 DE" Franklin mark with matching "FREE" rating handstamp, letter written and signed by his secretary Tobias Lear reading "Dear Sir, The President directs me to acknowledge the receipt of your letter to him of the 26 Ultimo, and to request your acceptance of his best thanks for the almanac which you had the politeness to send him, and which the President hopes may answer the good end interested by its calculations. With very great esteem, I am, Dear Sir, Your Most Ovient. Serv. Tobias Lear", Very FinernSo much has been written about George Washington that we needn't summarize it here but just throw out a few obscurities: he had no middle name, had only a grade school education, one of his actions in the Virginia militia spawned the French and Indian Wars, is the only President to go into battle as President (in 1794), he was an honorary citizen of France, he owned a profitable whiskey distillery at Mount Vernon. rnThe addressee, Andrew Ellicott (1754-1820), Ellicott first worked as a surveyor in 1784, helping to determine the boundary between Virginia and Maryland. President Washington commissioned Ellicott in 1790 to survey the boundary of the newly established Federal Territory on the Potomac. In 1801, he refused an appointment as Surveyor General of the United States because he preferred field work to being an administrator. He accepted an appointment in 1813 as professor of mathematics at the United States Military Academy at West Point, a position which he held until his death in 1820. (Image)

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image Sale No: 3054
Lot No:3286
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Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826; 3rd President of the United States), an exceptional "free Th: Jefferson" free frank as ex-President on folded letter sheet to John Vaughan in Philadelphia, Pa. addressed in his hand, clear red "Charlotville, Va., Mar 14" cds with additional manuscript "Free" at upper right, inner docketing "Jefferson Thomas, 1820, Monticello 12 Mch"; expertly restored edge tear at top, otherwise Very Fine and stunning cover sent from MonticellornThe life and times of Thomas Jefferson are well chronicled and his stature was confirmed by Pres John Kennedy in 1962 when addressing a banquet of Nobel Prize winners in the White House "I think this is the most extraordinary collection of talent, of human knowledge, that has ever been gathered together at the White House, with the possible exception of when Thomas Jefferson dined alone."rnThe addressee, Philadelphia merchant John Vaughan (1756-1841) was a son of Samuel Vaughan, who owned estates in the Caribbean islands. John Vaughan-+s later purchase of one of Gilbert Stuart-+s original portraits of George Washington gave his name to a particular type of Stuart portrait of the 1st President. (Image)

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image Sale No: 3054
Lot No:3287
Symbol:Cat No:Collection

James Madison (1751-1836; 4th President of the United States), bold free frank "Free James Madison" as ex-President on folded cover addressed fully in his hand to "The Revd. W.B. Sprague, West Springfield, Massachusetts", manuscript "Orange C.H., Decr 1" postmark; exceptionally fresh and Extremely FinernWhen Madison left office in 1817, he was 65 (wife Dolley was 49) and retired to Montpelier, his tobacco plantation in Orange County, Virginia, not far from Jefferson's Monticello. He thought they would finally have a chance to travel to Paris. As with both Washington and Jefferson, Madison left the presidency a poorer man than when he entered, due to the steady financial collapse of his plantation, which was aided by the continued low price of tobacco and his stepson's mismanagement.rnThe addressee, Rev. William B. Sprague (1795-1876), was an American Presbyterian clergyman and author. He is the author of the nine-volume work "Annals of the Pulpit of All Denominations", a comprehensive biographical dictionary of American Protestant ministers up to 1850. Sprague was also an avid collector of autographs, particularly those of important American statesmen in addition to religious pamphlets and autographs. He gave his autograph collection, numbering nearly 100,000 signatures, to his son. (Image)

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image Sale No: 3054
Lot No:3288
Symbol: James Monroe (1758-1831; 5th President of the United States), "James Monroe Free" frank, addressed to Dr. James W. Wallace in Warrenton, Virginia in hand, additional "aldie Va June 24" on top left corner with additional "Free" parallel, seal on back has been removed, folded crease in the middle, still Very FinernJames Monroe fought under George Washington in the Revolutionary War and studied law with Thomas Jefferson. He was elected the fifth president of the United States in 1817 after previous government servce as Governor of Virginia, a member of the Senate, Ambassador to France and England plus Secretary of War and State simultaneously in the Madison administration . He is remembered for the Monroe Doctrine, as well as for expanding U.S territory via the acquisition of Florida from Spain. Monroe, who died in 1831, was the last of the Presidential "Founding Fathers".rnThe addressee, Dr. James W. Wallace, was born in 1769 and educated in Edinburgh, Scotland. He was a surgeon for the 2nd Virginia regiment, participated in aiding soldiers during the War of 1812, and was a personal physician to Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe. (Image)

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image Sale No: 3054
Lot No:3289
Symbol: James Monroe (1758-1831; 5th President of the United States), frank "Dept of State Jas Monroe" as Secretary of State on c.1816 folded cover addressed to Joel R. Poinsett, Philadelphia Pa., "Washn. City Jul 15" cds; no left flap, Very Fine and choice, ex-Richard GrahamrnIn the famous painting "Washington Crossing the Delaware", the man standing next to Washington and holding the flag is a young Lt. James Monroe.rnThe addressee, Joel Poinsett (1779-1851), was an American physician and diplomat. He was the first U.S. agent in South America, a member of the South Carolina legislature and the US House of Representatives, the first United States Minister to Mexico, a Unionist leader in South Carolina during the Nullification Crisis, Secretary of War under Martin Van Buren, and a co-founder of the National Institute for the Promotion of Science and the Useful Arts (a predecessor of the Smithsonian Institution). (Image)

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image Sale No: 3054
Lot No:3290
Symbol: John Quincy Adams (1767-1848; 6th President of the United States), free frank "Department of State, J.Q. Adams" as Secretary of State on folded cover to Joseph Hopkinson in Bordentown, NJ, partial June Washington, DC date stamp, matching "Free" handstamp, small edge tear at top, Very Fine signature and cover, ex-Richard GrahamrnJohn Quincy Adams, son of the 2nd President, was one of America's most important and influential public servants over a career of almost 70 years of public service and it is suggested that he had the highest IQ of any US President. There are few areas in which Adams did not contribute in the Executive or Legislative branches of the government - Chief Executive, ambassador and foreign envoy (negotiated the Treaty of Ghent ending the War of 1812), member of the Senate and House of Representatives. He suffered a stroke on the floor of the House and died two days later in the Capitol building.rnThe addressee, Joseph Hopkinson (1770-1842), was a US Representative from Pennsylvania (1815-19) and a US District Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. (Image)

CV. 300



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image Sale No: 3054
Lot No:3291
Symbol: Andrew Jackson (1767-1845; 7th President of the United States), striking "A.J." with his handwritten note, "referred to the Sec. of War for his particular attention" as docketing on an Aug. 30, 1829 folded letter from Springfield Mass. to "His Excellency, Andrew Jackson, President of the United States, Washington D.C.," red "Springfield Ms. Sep. 11" circular date stamp and matching "FREE" handstamp, slightly toned file fold does not affect anything of importance, Very FinernThe Secretary of War for at the time was John H. Eaton, who holds the distinction of being the youngest person ever elected to the US Senate. The writer of this letter demands the removal of John Chaffee from the office of paymaster of a U.S. armory. (Image)

CV. 250



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Closed..Dec-15-2021, 11:58:35 EST
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image Sale No: 3054
Lot No:3292
Symbol: Andrew Jackson (1767-1845; 7th President of the United States), 1836 incoming folded letter to Jackson from Little Rock, AR, September 17 date stamp (manuscript day), "Free" handstamp, letter from William S. Fulton (the last territorial governor of Arkansas and future senator) recommending someone as "a Captain in the new Regiment of Dragoons", docketing and initials in Jackson's own hand, light filefolds, Very Fine, ex-Kramer (Image)

CV. 300



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image Sale No: 3054
Lot No:3293
Symbol: Martin Van Buren (1782-1862; 8th President of the United States), free frank, "Department of State, M. Van Buren" cover addressed to "The Chevalier Don Francisco Pacon, Minister Resident of his Catholic Majesty, Philadelphia", red " Wash City, May 17" cds with a separate "Free" handstamp, docketing on back of the cover shows "1829", slight tear in on the seal but pristine otherwise, Very FinernMartin Van Buren was a prominent statesman during the early 19th century. He was a member of the Democratic Party and won his first seat in government in the New York Senate. He then was elected to the United States Senate in 1821. During his time in the Senate, he worked towards re-establishing the two-party system and also threw his support to Andrew Jackson. In 1829 he was elected Governor of New York but quickly resigned to accept Andrew Jackson's offer of Secretary of State. He left this position in 1831 and later joined Jackson again and became his Vice President from 1833-1837. After serving as Vice-President, he would go on to win the next presidential election. During his time as President, he quickly fell out of popularity with his constituents due to the economic panic of 1837 and the continuance of Jackson's Indian removal policies. (Image)

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image Sale No: 3054
Lot No:3294
Symbol: Martin Van Buren (1782-1862; 8th President of the United States), free frank "Free, M. Van Buren" on yellow cover to Mrs. G. B. Williams in Ithaca N.Y., "Tinderhook N.Y. Apr 2" cds; flap torn, Very Finern Van Buren was both a Senator and Governor of New York, but resigned to become Jackson's Secretary of State. Later, he was Jackson's second Vice President and his choice to succeed him. Defeating William Harrison in 1836, his administration was quickly plagued by the Panic of 1837, when banks failed and the economy soured for the duration of his term. Defeated by Harrison in 1840 because of economic problems, he retired to New York. (Image)

CV. 200



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image Sale No: 3054
Lot No:3295
Symbol: James K. Polk (1795-1849; US politician and 11th President of the United States) legible strike of 2-line "PT. Isabel MCH 24 1847" date stamp on folded cover addressed to "Hon. James K. Polk, Washington City D.C.", a matching "10" handstamp crossed out as this qualified to be sent free to Polk who was President at the time, vertical file fold, Very FinernPort Isabel Tex. is where Fort Polk was established in 1846, becoming a strategic location during the Mexican-American War. General Zachary Taylor and the US Army set up Fort Polk and Gen Taylor renames the town -½Point Isabel.-+ The war dramatically changed Point Isabel which became a boomtown. The 1849-50 California gold rush caused a mini-boom era at Point Isabel as fortune seekers sought a safe route to the gold fields through Mexico. Among them, James Audubon came through and recorded plants and wildlife. (Image)

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image Sale No: 3054
Lot No:3296
Symbol: Zachary Taylor (1784-1850; 12th President of the United States), endorsed -½Z. Taylor Bt. Br. Genl. U.S.A.-+ on a legal-size folded cover to "Brig. Genl R Jones Adjutant General U.S. Army Washington City", docketed at left -½Rec-+d. July 2nd. 1844 and laid before the Sec. of War July 2nd 1844-+, faint horizontal file fold away from signature, Very Fine, General Taylor did not have franking privileges at this time, this was sent free under the privilege of the recipient, ex-Dr. RobertsonrnTaylor, whose career in the Army spanned nearly 40 years, never went to college or practiced law as did many of his predecessors. His top priority as President was maintaining the Union and in 1850 he had a raucous conference southern leaders who threatened secession. He told them that if necessary to enforce the laws, he personally would lead the Army. He died prior to the numerous compromises in the next decade but the war he feared came to pass with his only son serving as a Confederate general. rnThe recipient, Roger Catesby Jones (1789-1852) was an officer in the United States Marine Corps and United States Army who was the longest-serving Adjutant General of the U.S. Army in U.S. history, holding the position from 1825 to 1852. (Image)

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image Sale No: 3054
Lot No:3297
Symbol: Millard Fillmore (1800-74; 13th President of the United States), free frank "M. Fillmore" as President on cover addressed to the Hon. Joseph B. Varnum, Jr. in New York, red "Washington DC Oct 6 Free" datestamp, docketing at left, very light toning and horizontal crease at bottom, neither of which impact the free frank, Very Fine and attractivernThe addressee, Joseph Varnum, Jr., was a a US politician from Massachusetts. He served as a US Representative and US Senator, holding leadership positions in both bodies. (Image)

CV. 150



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image Sale No: 3054
Lot No:3298
Symbol: Franklin Pierce (1804-69; 14th President of the United States) free frank "Free Fr. Pierce" folded cover adressed in his hand to "Robert Appleton 69 Water St Boston Mass", red Concord, N.H. Aug 28 datestamp, bright and fresh, light vertical crease away from frank, Extremely FinernFranklin Piece was born in New Hampshire and served his state in the House of Representatives an Senate until resigning from his seat in 1842. Later, he served as a brigadier general in the Mexican-American War for the Army. He ran for President of the United States in 1852 in the Democratic Party and was seen as a compromise candidate between the North and South uniting both regions interests. Unfortunately, these interests diverged even further and Pierce's popularity fell. (Image)

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image Sale No: 3054
Lot No:3299
Symbol: Franklin Pierce (1804-69; 14th President of the United States) free frank, "Franklin Pierce", addressed in his hand to "Gustaves A. Henderson Care of John Henderson, Baltimore, MD", black New York 1859 "Free" datestamp, Very FinernFranklin Pierce was the 14th President of the United States of America. He was known as the compromising democratic candidate during the election of 1852 due to his moderate policies fulfilling both the North and South needs. However, he fell out of favor with the North due to his policies such as the nullifying the Missouri Compromise, and many see his presidency as a catalyst of the Civil War. (Image)

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image Sale No: 3054
Lot No:3300
Symbol: James Buchanan (1791-1868; 15th President of the United States), "James Buchanan Free" frank as President on cover addressed to Charles E. Wentz in Lancaster, PA, black "Washington City D.C. Free Apr 22 185?" datestamp, mostly intact red wax presidential seal on reverse, light even toning, Very FinernBuchanan, serving as President just prior to the Civil War, remains the only President to be elected from Pennsylvania and to remain a lifelong bachelor. He was elected five times to the House of Representatives; then, after an interlude as Minister to Russia, served for a decade in the Senate. He became Polk-+s Secretary of State and Pierce-+s Minister to Great Britain. AS President, though, he presided over a rapidly dividing Nation and inadequately grasped the political realities of the time. (Image)

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image Sale No: 3054
Lot No:3301
Symbol: James Buchanan (1791-1868; 15th President of the United States) "Free James Buchanan" frank on cover addressed in hand to "Moses Kelly Esquire, Washington City", black "Lancaster PA, Apr 141862" double circule date stamp with additional "Free", fresh and Very Finern Buchanan began his professional career as a lawyer but decided to volunteer for a company of dragoons to fight in the War of 1812 and was involved in the March on Baltimore. He was a strong supporter of Andrew Jackson as a member of Congress. Though he supported the right of states to secede, he supported Lincoln's wartime actions. (Image)

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image Sale No: 3054
Lot No:3302
Symbol: Andrew Johnson (1808-75; 17th President of the United States), free frank "Free, Andrew Johnson M.C." as congressman, Washington, DC "Free" date stamp, addressed in his hand to Greenville, TN, light overall cover wear and a discoloration in the address but with a bold signature, a scarce free frankrnAndrew Johnson was an old-fashioned southern Jacksonian Democrat of pronounced states-+ rights views. An honest and honorable man, Johnson was one of the most unfortunate of Presidents. Arrayed against him were the Radical Republicans in Congress, brilliantly led and ruthless in their tactics for which Johnson was no match. and the first President to be impeached by the House of Representatives. He was tried by the Senate in the spring of 1868 and acquitted by one vote. In 1875, Tennessee returned Johnson to the Senate, but he a few months later. (Image)

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image Sale No: 3054
Lot No:3303
Symbol: James A. Garfield (1831-81; 20th President of the United States), free frank, signed "J.A.Garfield", as sitting congressman addressed to Professor R.A. Hinsdale, Alliance, Ohio, black "Hiram O, May 18th" cds docketing on the back shows the date as "May, 17, 1869", Very FinernBorn in an Ohio log cabin (the last of the "Log Cabin Presidents"), Garfield was a self-made man who became a school president in his mid-20s. During the Civil War, he fought for the Union and rose to the rank of major general. As a Republican, he went on to represent Ohio in the House of Representatives, where he served from 1863 to 1881. In 1880, a divided Republican Party chose Garfield as its dark horse presidential nominee. After winning a close general election, his brief time in office was marked by political wrangling, particularly with the Conkling machine in NY City. In July 1881, Garfield was shot by a disgruntled constituent and died less than three months later. (Image)

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image Sale No: 3054
Lot No:3304
Symbol: Harry S. Truman (1884-1972; 33rd President of the United States) free frank, "Hon. Harry S. Truman, U.S. Ex. President" as former president 1959 NATO issue (Scott 1127) cacheted FDC, "Washington D.C. Apr 1, 9 AM, 1959", date of issue machine cancel, fresh and Very Fine rnAfter serving as an artillery officer in WW I, Truman opened his haberdashery in Independence, Mo. His national political career began in 1933 when he was named Missouri's director for the Federal Re-Employment program (part of the Civil Works Administration) at the request of Postmaster General James Farley. Following WW II, his 2nd inauguration was the first to be televised nationally. He survived an assassination attempt in 1950 by Puerto Rican nationalists, implemented the Marshall Plan and in 1952 secretly consolidated and empowered the cryptologic elements of the United States by creating the National Security Agency. (Image)

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image Sale No: 3054
Lot No:3305
Symbol: Richard Nixon (1913-94; 37th President of the United States) free frank, "Richard Nixon", purple "New York, NY 102 Church St., Sep 8, 1986", cover as former president, Very FinernA WWII veteran, Nixon served in the US House and Senate representing California before becoming Eisenhower's Vice President. During his term in office, the Vietnam conflict ended and he improved relations with China and Russia prior to problems in his 2nd term, one ending in his resignatiuon. In 1973, he hosted the largest dinner ever held at the White House in 1973 to welcome the American POWs from Vietnam home. (Image)

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image Sale No: 3054
Lot No:3306
Symbol: Dolley Madison (1768-1849; US First Lady, Widow of James Madison), "Free D P Madison" frank, cover written in her hand addressed to Louise Corcoran, Stonington, Connecticut, red "Washington D.C., Aug 8 Free" cds, Very FinernDolley Madison is fondly remembered as a gracious hostess and the brave savior of priceless White House artifacts before its burning in 1814 including Gilbert Stuart's portrait of George Washington. But more importantly, she helped define the political and social role of a first lady. She was noted for holding Washington social functions in which she invited members of both political parties, essentially spearheading the concept of bipartisan cooperation. (Image)

CV. 250



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image Sale No: 3054
Lot No:3307
Symbol: Louisa C. Adams (1775-1852; US First Lady, Widow of John Quincy Adams), free frank "L.C. Adams" on mourning cover letter addressed to Royal Street, London, red "Washington D.C. Sep 13 Free" cds, black "5" debit handstamp in top right corner, manuscript "1/-", backstamp showing the year of "1849", small tear in the right top corner where the debit handstamp is, slight tear on backflap, still Very FinernLouisa C. Adams was the First Lady during John Quincy Adams presidency. She was the first First Lady born outside the United States as she was born and raised in London, England. (Image)

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image Sale No: 3054
Lot No:3308
Symbol: Julia Grant (1826-1902; First Lady of the United States, Widow of Pres. U.S. Grant), free frank "Julia D. Grant" on mourning cover addressed in her hand to Mrs. George W. Childs (wife of a prominent publisher and philanthropist), March 26, 1889 New York duplex over frank, Very Fine and rare, ex-GruninrnA devoted wife, Julia Grant often joined her husband at his military postings, including several trips to the front during the Civil War. For Julia, unlike many of her predecessors, her husband-+s election to the presidency was a happy occasion, and she was a popular and well-respected hostess. The Grants-+ fame reached far beyond the United States, and the couple traveled extensively after leaving the White House. (Image)

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image Sale No: 3054
Lot No:3309
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Mary Lord Harrison (1858-1948; US First Lady, Widow of Benjamin Harrison), free frank, "Mary Lord Harrison", black "New York, NY 7947, June 5, 4pm" cds, black "Grand Central Station" handstamp with two lines above and below the stamp, some smudging of the ink, still Very FinernMary Lord Dimmick Harrison, Benjamin Harrison-+s second wife was 25 years younger than Harrison and was the niece of his first wife. She believed in the empowerment of women educated in business and actively supported art and theatre. (Image)

CV. 100



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