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"State of Franklin 1785". Legal memorandum with
rare contemporary reference to the State of Franklin (Frankland), formed in August 1784 by inhabitants who wished to establish independence from North Carolina; located in the northwest corner in an area that is now part of Tennessee, it existed only
until 1788; the only State of Franklin covers Mr. Bailar was able to locate are institutionally held, this is the closest thing to a cover he was able to acquire in the collector market, ex Rudy (Image) Search for comparables at
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E. $ 750-1,000
SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction |