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Boston 2026 World Expo continued...

Free Franks - Presidential, Presidential Widow's & continued...
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
2101       imageHarry S. Truman. 1884-1972, 33rd President of the United States 1945-1953. Signature "Harry Truman" on Harry S. Truman Inauguration Day cachet cover bearing 4½¢ White House prexie issue tied by "Washington D.C. Jan 20 1949" machine cancel, unaddressed, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1)

Est. $200-300
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
2102       imageJohn F. Kennedy. 1917-1963, 35th President of the United States 1961-1963. Free frank "Lt. J. F. Kennedy, M.T.B.S.T.C., Melville, R.I." return address of the Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron Training Center as Naval Officer in his hand along with matching "Free" endorsement at top right and address to Dorchester Mass., Boston Mass. Feb. 26, 1944 machine cancel; edge tear at top left, Very Fine, signed on back by renowened expert John Reznikoff as all in his hand.
Estimate; $1,500 - 2,000.

Lieutenant Kennedy was an officer on PT-109 boat in WWII. In an operation against the Japanese in the Solomon Islands on August 2, 1943, his boat was rammed by a Japanese destroyer and sunk. He and his men swam 3 miles to one of the unoccupied islands and were rescued several days later. He was invalided home as a result of his injuries, subsequently hospitalized and sent to the Naval Hospital and famous Leahey Clinic in Boston for treatment of back injuries and bruises from coral etc. He was assigned to the Unit B. Squadron Training Center at Melville R.I. that was the P.T. training center for the Navy where he stayed until his release from active duty in April 1945. Melville is a short distance from Boston. (Image1)

Est. $1,500-2,000
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
2103       imageJohn F. Kennedy. 1917-1963, 35th President of the United States 1961-1963. Manuscript free frank "John Kennedy" as Senator on United States Senate corner card cover with "Palm Beach Fla. Jan. 19, 1955" machine cancel to Philadelphia Pa., pristine condition, Very Fine, ex-Kantor & Robertson.
Estimate; $1,500 - 2,000.

ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED EXAMPLES OF KENNEDY'S AUTOGRAPH FREE FRANK, A GREAT 20TH CENTURY RARITY.

Although facsimile signatures are common from this period, only two examples of a free frank in Kennedy's own hand are recorded. (Image1)

Est. $1,500-2,000
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
2104       imageLyndon B. Johnson. 1908-1973, 36th President 1963-69. Free frank "Lyndon B. Johnson" signature on cover with typed address to William Burger in San Francisco Cal., partial "Austin, Tex. 5 Feb 1969" machine cancel, Very Fine, ex-Kantor.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.

A RARE AUTOGRAPH FREE FRANK SIGNED TWO WEEKS AFTER LEAVING THE WHITE HOUSE.

Lyndon Baines Johnson, often referred to as LBJ, was the 36th President of the United States, a position he assumed after his service as the 37th Vice President (1961-1963). Johnson, a Democrat from Texas, served as a United States Representative from 1937 to 1949 and as a United States Senator from 1949 to 1961, including six years as Senate Majority Leader, two as Senate Minority Leader and two as Senate Majority Whip. He campaigned unsuccessfully for the Democratic nomination in 1960, but ran as Vice President with John F. Kennedy heading the ticket for the 1960 presidential election. After their election, Johnson succeeded Kennedy following the latter's assassination on November 22, 1963; he completed Kennedy's term and was elected President in his own right in the 1964 election, winning by a large margin over Barry Goldwater. He is one of four people who served in both offices of the executive branch as well as both houses of Congress. (Image1)

Est. $750-1,000
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
2105       imageRichard M. Nixon. 1913-94, 37th President of the United States 1969-74. Blue manuscript "Richard Nixon" free frank as President on immaculate The White House corner card cover to William J. B. Burger at Monterey Cal., bold "Washington, D.C. Jun 13 1973" cds, Extremely Fine.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.

A CHOICE AND EXCEPTIONALLY RARE RICHARD NIXON FREE FRANK AS PRESIDENT.

Richard Milhous Nixon was the 37th President of the United States, served from 1969 to 1974, when he became the only president to resign the office. A member of the Republican Party, Nixon had previously served as a U.S. Representative and Senator from California and as the 36th Vice President of the United States from 1953 to 1961 under Eisenhower. (Image1)

Est. $750-1,000
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
2106       imageGerald R. Ford. 1913-2006, 38th President of the United States 1974-77. Blue manuscript "Gerald Ford" free frank signature on The White House, Washington corner card cover to Charles D. Carroll in New Orleans La., "Washington. D.C. 16 Dec. 1976" machine cds with slogan cancel, immaculate and Extremely Fine.
Estimate; $1,500 - 2,000.

AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE GERALD FORD FREE FRANK AS PRESIDENT.

A Lieutenant Commander in the Navy during WWII, he became a Congressman from Michigan and rose to House Minority Leader. Following Agnew's resignation, Ford was appointed Vice President and became President upon Nixon's resignation. He is the first and to date only person to have served as both Vice President and President of the United States without being elected by the Electoral College. He was plagued by economic troubles and resentment over Nixon's pardon, and was defeated by Carter in 1976. (Image1)

Est. $1,500-2,000
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
2107       imageRonald Reagan. 1911-2004, 40th President of the United States 1981-89. Free frank "Ronald Reagan" signature as ex-President on cover to Mr. Arnold M. Smith in Roswell Ga., "Los Angeles, 6 Jun 1991"; minor cover wear upper right, Extremely Fine.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.

AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE RONALD REAGAN FREE FRANK SENT THROUGH THE MAILS.

Because he never served in Congress, Ronald Reagan did not have the franking privilege until he left office on January 20, 1989. Letters coming from his office during the 1989-2004 period had his printed frank in the upper right corner. His autographs as former President are rare in any form because in 1994 he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease; his last public speech and last public appearance were in 1994. (Image1)

Est. $750-1,000
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
2108       imageGeorge H.W. Bush. 1924-, 41st President 1989-93. Autograph "George Bush, Free" frank as President on The White House imprint cover with typed address to Mark Hatfield, United States Senate in Washington D.C.; no postal markings, Extremely Fine.
Estimate; $400 - 600.

A RARE FRANK BY GEORGE H.W. BUSH AS PRESIDENT ON WHITE HOUSE STATIONERY.

George Herbert Walker Bush (born June 12, 1924) is an American politician who served as the 41st President of the United States (1989-1993). A Republican, he had previously served as the 43rd Vice President of the United States (1981-1989), a congressman, an ambassador, and Director of Central Intelligence. He is the oldest living former President and Vice President. He is also the last living former President who is a veteran of World War II. Bush is often referred to as "George H. W. Bush", "Bush 41", "Bush the Elder", Bush I, or "George Bush, Sr." to distinguish him from his son, former President George W. Bush. Prior to his son's fame or notability, he was widely known simply as George Bush. (Image1)

Est. $400-600
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
2109   imageWilliam J. Clinton. 1946-, 42nd President of the United States. Free frank "Bill Clinton" signature as President on light mint green White House corner card cover to Maumelle, Arkansas, "Washington D.C., PM, Feb, 1998" machine cancel, exceptionally fresh and Extremely Fine.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.

ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED EXAMPLES OF BILL CLINTON'S SIGNATURE ON A WHITE HOUSE STATIONERY COVER, THE OTHER BEING UNADDRESSED.

The other recorded example (Siegel 987 lot 2788) of Bill Clinton's signature on White House stationery is very similar to the example offered here, except it was a favor item with his signature at center and without address. They both bear the same Washington D.C. Feb 1998 machine cancel. (Image1)

Est. $1,000-1,500
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
2110       imageGeorge W. Bush. 1946-, 43rd President of the United State 2001-09. Bold manuscript "G W Bush" free frank as President on White House imprinted envelope to William Burger at Pine Grove Cal., "Stoneham Ma, Apr 05 2005" postmark, flap with gold embossed Presidential seal, Extremely Fine.
Estimate; $600 - 800.

AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE GEORGE W. BUSH FREE FRANKED WHITE HOUSE ENVELOPE SENT THROUGH THE MAILS.

George Walker Bush (born July 6, 1946) is an American politician and businessman who served as the 43rd President of the United States, and the 46th Governor of Texas from 1995 to 2000. The eldest son of Barbara and George H. W. Bush, he was born in New Haven, Connecticut. After graduating from Yale University in 1968 and Harvard Business School in 1975, Bush worked in oil businesses. He married Laura Welch in 1977 and ran unsuccessfully for the House of Representatives shortly thereafter. He later co-owned the Texas Rangers baseball team before defeating Ann Richards in the 1994 Texas gubernatorial election. Bush was elected president in 2000 after a close and controversial election, becoming the fourth president to be elected while receiving fewer popular votes nationwide than his opponent. Bush is the second president to have been the son of a former president, the first being John Quincy Adams (with the other familial presidential relations being grandfather-grandson of the Harrison's, as well as the Roosevelt's being 5th cousins). He is also the brother of Jeb Bush, former Governor of Florida. (Image1)

Est. $600-800
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
2111       imageGeorge W. Bush. 1946-, 43rd President of the United State 2001-09. Bold manuscript "G W Bush" frank on 1985 Inauguration Day cachet event cover for his father's second term as Vice President, Washington D.C. Jan. 20, 1985 event postmark showing the White House, Extremely Fine.
Estimate; $100 - 150. (Image1)

Est. $100-150
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
2112       imageDolley Madison. 1768-1849, wife of James Madison, First Lady of the United States 1809-17. Manuscript "Free D P Madison" signature as widow on folded cover to Cincinnati Oh., red "Washington City D.C. Mar 9" cds with matching "Free" handstamp; small tear at top and minor splitting along folds, Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400.

At their plantation Montpelier in Virginia, the Madisons lived in pleasant retirement until he died in 1836. She returned to the capital in the autumn of 1837, and friends found tactful ways to supplement her diminished income. She remained in Washington until her death in 1849, honored and loved by all. The delightful personality of this unusual woman is a cherished part of her country's history. This style of Washington D.C. circular datestamp points to a usage about 1838-39. (Image1)

Est. $300-400
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
2113       imageAnna Harrison. 1775-1864, wife of President William Henry Harrison and grandmother of President Benjamin Harrison. Manuscript "Free Anna Harrison" free frank signature as widow on blue folded cover to Long Island N.Y., neat manuscript "Cleves O. Oct. 1" postmark, note on back indicates 1848 usage, a Very Fine and scarce widow's frank.
Estimate; $300 - 400.

Anna Tuthill Symmes Harrison was nominally First Lady of the United States during her husband's one-month term in 1841, but she never entered the White House. At the age of 65 years old during her husband's presidential term, she is the oldest woman ever to become First Lady, as well as having the distinction of holding the title for the shortest length of time, and the first person to be widowed while holding the title. (Image1)

Est. $300-400
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
2114       image(Free Frank) Robert Morris, First Head of the Treasury Department 1781-84. Manuscript "R Morris" free frank signature as Head of Treasury Dept. on folded cover addressed to John Langdon at Portsmouth N.H., endorsed "On Public Service", Philadelphia "18, Se" Franklin mark and matching "Free" rating handstamp; inside flap endorsed "Rob. Morris's Lett, Sept. 17th. 1782"; slight central fold splitting, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate; $1,500 - 2,000.

A RARE ROBERT MORRIS FREE FRANK AS THE FIRST SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCE.

Robert Morris, Jr. was a Founding Father of the United States. He was a Liverpool-born American merchant who financed the American Revolution and was signatory to the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the United States Constitution. He was elected to the Pennsylvania Assembly, became the Chairman of the Pennsylvania Committee of Safety, and was chosen as a delegate to the Second Continental Congress, where he served as chairman of the "Secret Committee of Trade" and as a member of the Committee of Correspondence. From 1781 to 1784, he served as the powerful Superintendent of Finance, managing the economy of the fledgling United States. As the central civilian in the government, Morris was, next to General George Washington, "the most powerful man in America." His successful administration led to the sobriquet, "Financier of the Revolution." At the same time he was Agent of Marine, a position he took without pay, and from which he controlled the Continental Navy. He was one of Pennsylvania's original pair of US senators, serving from 1789 to 1795. He invested a considerable portion of his fortune in land shortly before the Panic of 1796-97, which led to his bankruptcy in 1798, and he spent several months in debtors' prison, until Congress passed a bankruptcy act to release him. After he left prison in 1801, he lived a quiet, private life in a modest home in Philadelphia until his death in 1806. (Image1)

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Est. $1,500-2,000
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
2115       imageWilliam H. Russell. Co-founder of the Pony Express. Manuscript "Free, Wm. H. Russell P.M." free frank signature on light blue folded cover to Washington D.C., light "Lexington Mo. Apr 2" cds, 1844 docketing on reverse, Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400.

A RARE WILLIAM H. RUSSELL FREE FRANK OF PONY EXPRESS FAME AS POSTMASTER OF LEXINGTON MO.

Russell was a successful merchant and banker before forming several freight partnerships, and during this earlier time period he was the Postmaster of Lexington Mo. Russell, along with Alexander Majors and William B. Waddell took over overland freight express firm and would launch The Pony Express in 1860. The three principals in Russell, Majors and Waddell, played different roles in managing the company. Russell was the lobbyist and promoter, Majors was the teamster, and Waddell was the back-room manager. The Pony Express was absorbed by Wells, Fargo & Co. in April 1861 after failing to secure a government contract at the beginning of the Civil War due to a variety of circumstances, including Russell's often reckless behavior. (Image1)

Est. $300-400
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
Advertising & Illustrated Covers - Agricultural &
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
2116       image(Agricultural) John Brooks, Brahma Fowls, Jersey Stock, Chester Co. Pigs, South Down Sheep, Princeton, Mass. Corner card with pasted on sepia photo gallery of 14 different cows, on cover to Temple, N.H. franked with 1868, 3¢ red, F. grill (94) tied by blue "Princeton, Mass., Mar 9" cds and grid duplex, Very Fine, a very rare early photographic advertising usage on cover.
Estimate; $400 - 600. (Image1)

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Est. $400-600
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
2117       image(Cameo) Allendorph & Ranson, Dealers in Fancy Goods, Ogdensburgh, N.Y. Blue illustrated traveling salesman corner card on cover to North Lawrence, N.Y., franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Ogdensburgh, N.Y., Jul 18, 1861" cds, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1)

Est. $200-300
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
2118       image(Cameo) Binghams (& Dock), Commission & Forwarding Merchants to Pittsburgh, Phila. Blue illustrated locomotive corner card on cover to Roadstown, N.J., franked with 1851, 3¢ dull red (11A) tied by "Philadelphia, Pa., Sep 26" cds, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1)

Est. $200-300
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
2119       image(Cameo) Bookhammer & Budd, Commission Merchants and Dealers in Fish, Flour, Provisions & c., Philad'a. Blue illustrated fish & barrels corner card on cover to Townsend, Mass., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Phila., Pa., Aug 8, 1863" cds and cork duplex, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1)

Est. $200-300
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
2120       image(Cameo) Carhart's Patent Melodeons, Boston. Green illustrated melodeon corner card on cover to Meredith Hill, N.H., franked with 1851, 3¢ dull red (11A) tied by large "Paid" in grid handstamp, red "Boston, Mass., Aug 18" cds alongside, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1)

Est. $200-300
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction

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