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Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 2482 |
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 Franklin Pierce (1804-69; 14th President 1853-57), blue ms
"Free Fr. Pierce" free frank on folded letter sheet addressed in his hand to "Robert Appleton 69 Water St Boston Mass", red Concord, N.H. Aug 28 cds, cover light unobtrusive file fold, Extremely Fine. .rnPierce was a Congressman and Senator from New
Hampshire before serving in the Mexican War. He was the Democrat's compromise candidate and not even suggested until the thirty fifth ballot. His administration was generally seen as ineffective and his policies hastened the process to Southern
secession and eventual Civil War. , (Image 1) |
350
SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction before May-18, 04:53 PM |
| 2483 |
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 Franklin Pierce (1804-69; 14th President 1853-57), ms "Free
Fr. Pierce" free frank (as US Senator) on folded letter sheet addressed in his hand to "Asa Fowler Esq Concord, N.H.", green Washington City, D.C. May 12 cds with matching "FREE" straight line handstamp, docketed "May 12, 1840", two light vert. file
folds with one just affecting the signature, Very FinernThe addressee, Asa Fowler, was a New Hampshire politician, lawyer and jurist. (Image 1) |
350
SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction before May-18, 04:54 PM |
| 2484 |
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 Andrew Johnson (1808-75; 17th President) 1865 document
signed, 15-7/8 x 19-+" vellum document along with Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton, a Commission for First Lieutenant Charles E. Merrill, Johnson signature with horizontal filing crease, Stanton signature with vertical fold through last "N" in
Stanton, Very Fine document.rnAndrew Johnson, prior to serving as Lincoln's Vice President, served Tennessee in the House of Representatives and as Governor. He assumed the presidency after the assassination of Lincoln in 1865. He was unable to
secure the nomination for the 1868 election, partly because he had alienated many politicians and the public. His attempt to fire Sec. of War Stanton led to his impeachment in the House, but was not convicted in the Senate. Returning to Tennessee
after his presidency, Johnson sought political vindication, and gained it in his eyes when he was elected to the Senate again in 1875, making Johnson the only former president to serve in the Senate. He died just months into his term.rnEdwin Stanton
(1814-69) was a lawyer and politician who served as Secretary of War under the Lincoln Administration during most of the American Civil War. After Lincoln's assassination, he remained as Secretary of War under the new President Andrew Johnson during
the first years of Reconstruction. Stanton returned to law after retiring as Secretary of War, and in 1869 was nominated as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court by Johnson's successor, Ulysses S. Grant; however, he died four days after his
nomination was confirmed by the Senate. (Image 1) |
400
SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction before May-18, 04:56 PM |
| 2485 |
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 Invitation to Nov. 22, 1963 Luncheon with President John F. Kennedy,
unmailed and unopened invitation to Nov. 22, 1963 luncheon at Trade Mart in Dallas, TX, which is where President John F. Kennedy was en route to when assassinated at Dealey Plaza; "2033" stamped on exterior of envelope, the luncheon was
sold-out (2,600 people) in anticipation of seeing the President speak; when held to light the details of the event can clearly be made out, Extremely Fine, an incredibly interesting piece of presidential history (Image 1) |
75
SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction before May-18, 04:56 PM |
| 2486 |
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Presidential Free Franks and Autographs; Eisenhower/Ford, assortment of "free franks" with printed signatures on the envelope, secretarial or autopen signatures on letters (variety of subjects), some Jacqueline Kennedy and Lady Bird Johnson
printed signatures on appreciation for remembrance cards, etc., includes signatures from Kennedy as Senator (secretarial),LBJ as Senator (envelopes), Nixon as Senator and VP (letters and envelopes), Ford as M.C. (letters, envelopes and
photo), etc., generally F-VF, appealing group |
150
SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction before May-18, 04:57 PM |
Stampless Covers - Free Franks
| Lot |
Symbol |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 2487 |
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 Henry Clay (1777-1852; Secretary of State 1825-29) ms. "H
Clay" free frank on folded letter datelined "Washington, 22d November 1828" with a "WASHn CITY" Nov 22 cds and matching "FREE" handstamp, couple of vert file folds not affecting signature, Very FinernHenry Clay, Sr. was an American lawyer,
politician, and skilled orator who represented Kentucky in both the United States Senate and House of Representatives, serving three different terms as Speaker of the House. He served in the JQ Adams administration as Secretary of State from 1825-29.
He lost his campaigns for president in 1824, 1832 and 1844. He generally did not indicate his office when franking mail as required by regulations. (Image 1) |
100
SOLD for $260.00
Will close during Public Auction before May-18, 04:58 PM |
| 2488 |
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 Albert Gallatin (US Secretary of the Treasury, 1801-14), ms
"Albert Gallatin" free frank signature with ms "Treasury Department" above (in a different hand) on 1808 printed notice "An act to prohibit the importation of certain Goods, Wares and Merchandise", fuzzy magenta Washington City, Mar 5 cds and
matching "FREE" handstamp, the printed notice also signed by Gallatin, cover with an insignificant tiny edge break at top, Very FineVery Fine. (Image 1) |
200
SOLD for $220.00
Will close during Public Auction before May-18, 04:58 PM |
California Postal History
| Lot |
Symbol |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 2489 |
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 Ophirville , Ca., 35mm cds on cover to Dahlonega, Ga., large
"10" handstamped rate, light edge wear and staining at bottom, Very Fine strike. (ASCC $200). (Image 1) |
75
SOLD for $100.00
Will close during Public Auction before May-18, 04:58 PM |
| 2490 |
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 "Per Overland Mail Via Los Angeles" manuscript notation on
1860 folded letter sheet addressed to Reims, France, blue San Francisco company oval, bold San Francisco 4/27/60 cds, bold New York "3" 5/23 transit cds, "Et Unis Servic. Br 6/1/60 double circle date stamp, manuscript accountancy markings,
appropriate backstamps, Very Fine cover. (Image 1) |
75
SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction before May-18, 04:59 PM |
Georgia Postal History
| Lot |
Symbol |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 2491 |
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Georgia Postal History, group of 24 covers, circa 1833-1930, various towns, usages, etc., note five CSA usages with 10c issues (11,12), good mix of towns include: fancy blue Macon cork cancel ties 3c (65); 1848 blue Milledgeville (rerated);
red Perry (1833-47); 1879 manuscript Rocky Ford on 3c postal; 1884 purple Rogers on 2c entire; 1860 Spring Place c.d.s. on 3c entire; manuscript Sulpher Springs on 3c entire; etc., mostly all small or unusual towns, great lot for postal historian,
generally Fine covers but expect usual amount of small faults, cover dealers estimated retail $1,000. |
200
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction before May-18, 04:59 PM |
Louisiana Postal History
| Lot |
Symbol |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 2492 |
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 "N.O. U.S. City Post", "Car 2", bold and well struck green
38x29mm "snow shovel" oval, matching 22x17mm due oval on incoming folded letter sheet from France, 3/7/52 Lareole double circle date stamp, red boxed "PD", backstamped Paris 3/9, New York 3/25 transit, Very Fine cover. (ASCC $200). (Image 1) |
100
SOLD for $220.00
Will close during Public Auction before May-18, 05:00 PM |
Massachusetts Postal History
| Lot |
Symbol |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 2493 |
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 Boxboro, Mass., manuscript straight-line and "5" rate on
c.1845 folded letter to Groton, Mass (rare DPO; 1828-50, minor ink smudge in address panel, otherwise Very Fine. (Image 1) |
75
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction before May-18, 05:00 PM |
| 2494 |
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 Centre Uxbridge, Mass. manuscript town and "6" rate on
5/20/(28) folded letter to Worcester, (Mass.), docketing at left somewhat distracting, Very Fine and rare, most probably the earliest from this town, unlisted as manuscript in ASCC. (Image 1) |
100
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction before May-18, 05:00 PM |
| 2495 |
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 Centre Uxbridge, Mass. bold and complete 53x3mm black
straight-line used as a forwarder on 1828 folded letter to Worcester, Mass., originating in Worcester Mass. with indistinct red Worcester, Mass. 7/30/(28) cds and matching "Paid" SL, ms. 6 rate, small edge tear from slightly rough opening at top
center, Very Fine and scarce. (ASCC $150). (Image 1) |
75
SOLD for $75.00
Will close during Public Auction before May-18, 05:01 PM |
| 2496 |
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 So. Hadley Canal, Mass., manuscript straight-line on outer
folded letter sheet to Springfield (Mass), circa 1838, matching manuscript "6" rate, Very Fine and scarce town, 1844 name changed to South Hadley Falls. (S/R 8). (Image 1) |
75
SOLD for $75.00
Will close during Public Auction before May-18, 05:01 PM |
| 2497 |
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 "So. Yarmouth, Ms. 2 Mo. 26th", quaker dated manuscript town
and 18-+ rate on 1833 folded letter to Augusta, Me., interesting content regarding hiring his boat for lumber season, couple vertical file folds not detracting, F-VF (Image 1) |
50
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction before May-18, 05:01 PM |
| 2498 |
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 West Littleton, Mass., manuscript town on small embossed
ladies cover to Fish Creek, Va., 3c (11), not tied by manuscript, light soiling and couple trivial edge nicks, F-VF (S/R9). (ASCC $100). (Image 1) |
75
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction before May-18, 05:01 PM |
| 2499 |
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 Wrentham, Mass., manuscript straight-line town and "Paid 10" on 1828
folded letter to Danvers, Mass, light wear and couple edge nicks, still Very Fine and scarce early town. (S/R9). (Image 1) |
90
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction before May-18, 05:02 PM |
| 2500 |
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Massachusetts Postal History Balance, 11 covers, circa 1818-1903, note: 1818 Dartmouth manuscript; 1849 stampless, red Reading Mass. cds and matching small "5" rate; 3c (U2), West Littleton, Mass cds (S/R9); 1c (63) singles on two
drop covers (Arlington, Chicopee cds'); 3c (65), two singles paying double rate, bold South Hadley Falls 1864 cds; 3c (65) with centrally struck "Paid" handstamp, tied by Ashland Mass. cds; etc., generally F-VF or better; useful group for postal
historian, knowlegable dealers retail $805. |
120
SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction before May-18, 05:02 PM |
New Hampshire Postal History
| Lot |
Symbol |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 2501 |
|
 '57 of Dartmouth College, two different printed '57 corner
cards on covers: 3c (11), not tied by red grid and matching Orford, NH cds, other stampless with circular red "Paid 3" handstamp and matching Orford, NH cds, minor soiling and edge wear, Fine covers, knowlegable dealers retail $275. (Image 1) |
75
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction before May-18, 05:02 PM |
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