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Lot 1001 - 1: U.S. Postal History autographs and free franks -  Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Sale 709 US, British and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History

Lot 1001 - 1: U.S. Postal History autographs and free franks - Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Sale 709 US, British and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History

Spinner, Francis E., Lincoln's Secretary of the Treasury. A total of three free franks on three different colors all-over advertizing for 36th Congress House of Representatives envelopes, one with just his signature, one mailed to Woodstock CT and the third mailed Little Falls NY, the two mailed with 1861 Washington DC Free c.d.s., great ephemeral material for Lincoln collectors, Very Fine.
Estimate $500 - 750

An American politician from New York. On the recommendation of Secretary of the Treasury Salmon P. Chase, he was appointed by President Lincoln as Treasurer of the United States and served from March 16, 1861, until his resignation on July 1, 1875. He was the first administrator in the federal government to employ women for clerical jobs. He signed the different series of paper money in a singular handwriting, which he cultivated in order to prevent counterfeiting. His signature on the "greenbacks" of the United States was the most familiar autograph in the country
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Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Sale 709 US, British and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History

1: U.S. Postal History autographs and free franks
Lot 1526 - 05: U.S. Postal History autographs and free franks -  Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Auction #706 - Flagship US, British and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History

Lot 1526 - 05: U.S. Postal History autographs and free franks - Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Auction #706 - Flagship US, British and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History

Chauncey, Isaac, red "City of Washington/Sep 21" c.d.s. with matching straight line "Free", with signature, addressed to Comm James Burrow Philadelphia, Very Fine.
Estimate $300 - 400

Chauncey, born in Black Rock, Connecticut, was appointed a Lieutenant in the Navy from 17 September 1798. He fought with gallantry in the West Indies during the Quasi-War with France; in the Mediterranean during the First Barbary War; and commanded John Adams (1804–5), Hornet (1805–6), Washington and the Mediterranean Squadron (1815–1820). He was promoted to Captain in 1806.

Perhaps his most outstanding service was during the War of 1812 when he commanded the naval forces on Lake Ontario, conducting amphibious operations in cooperation with the Army, and containing the British fleet under the command of Sir James Yeo stationed there. He also served twice as commandant of the New York Naval Shipyard. In May of 1829, while in command of the shipyard, Chauncey led a series of searches for the body of George Washington Adams, who committed suicide by jumping from the deck of the steamship Benjamin Franklin.

His last service was as member, and, for four years, President, of the Board of Navy Commissioners. Commodore Chauncey died in Washington, on 27th of January, 1840.

Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Auction #706 - Flagship US, British and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History

05: U.S. Postal History autographs and free franks
Lot 1525 - 05: U.S. Postal History autographs and free franks -  Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Auction #706 - Flagship US, British and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History

Lot 1525 - 05: U.S. Postal History autographs and free franks - Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Auction #706 - Flagship US, British and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History

Glenn, John & Schirra, Wally, Friendship 7 photo-cacheted launch cover signed by John Glenn in blue ink with MA-8 pilot Wally Schirra signature in blue ball-point; cancelled Cocoa Beach Fla., 20 Feb 1962. Pristine & very attractive.
Estimate $150 - 200.

Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Auction #706 - Flagship US, British and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History

05: U.S. Postal History autographs and free franks
Lot 608 - 06: U.S. Postal History by Topic autographs and free franks -  Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Auction #702 - Flagship US, British and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History

Lot 608 - 06: U.S. Postal History by Topic autographs and free franks - Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Auction #702 - Flagship US, British and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History

Caruso, Enrico, signed on the back of a 1918 Hotel Knickerbocker cover, signed "Enrico Caruso/Hotel Knickerbocker/New York City", with ink docketing at left,
Stain above signature not affecting it,

Estimate $200 - 300.

Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Auction #702 - Flagship US, British and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History

06: U.S. Postal History by Topic autographs and free franks
Lot 610 - 06: U.S. Postal History by Topic autographs and free franks -  Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Auction #702 - Flagship US, British and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History

Lot 610 - 06: U.S. Postal History by Topic autographs and free franks - Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Auction #702 - Flagship US, British and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History

Roosevelt, Franklin D., (1882-1945), 32nd President of the United States, 1933-1945, Typewritten Letter Signed, Dec 3, 1932, Albany, N.Y., 7¼" x 10¾"; black ink signature as president-elect on New York Executive Mansion letterhead; writes to one Anthony Florio of Philadelphia thanking him for his letter of congratulation and for the "forty-two votes from your family". Florio's letter had also, apparently, offered his (Florio's) services to FDRs administration, as FDR goes on to say, "It is to early…to plan for future appointments, but if you wish to write me after the first of the year I shall be glad to be reminded of this correspondence.". The letter has been folded in thirds with a double crease through the signature, as well as some flaws at the left edge.

Also included is a TLS from Eleanor Roosevelt dated Jan 29, 1954, a short personal note to an "Anna" [there were many Annas her family]. Additionally we have included is a letter from FDRs personal secretary, Louis M.H. Howe, dated Feb 10, 1933 on FDR's Hyde Park letterhead acknowledging the receipt of a letter of application from the above-mentioned Mr. Florio.
Estimate $300 - 400.

Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Auction #702 - Flagship US, British and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History

06: U.S. Postal History by Topic autographs and free franks
Lot 611 - 06: U.S. Postal History by Topic autographs and free franks -  Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Auction #702 - Flagship US, British and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History

Lot 611 - 06: U.S. Postal History by Topic autographs and free franks - Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Auction #702 - Flagship US, British and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History

Spinner, Francis E., Lincoln's Secretary of the Treasury. A total of three free franks on three different colors all-over advertizing for 36th Congress House of Representatives envelopes, one with just his signature, one mailed to Woodstock CT and the third mailed Little Falls NY, the two mailed with 1861 Washington DC Free c.d.s., great ephemeral material for Lincoln collectors, Very Fine.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500

An American politician from New York. On the recommendation of Secretary of the Treasury Salmon P. Chase, he was appointed by President Lincoln as Treasurer of the United States and served from March 16, 1861, until his resignation on July 1, 1875. He was the first administrator in the federal government to employ women for clerical jobs. He signed the different series of paper money in a singular handwriting, which he cultivated in order to prevent counterfeiting. His signature on the "greenbacks" of the United States was the most familiar autograph in the country
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Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Auction #702 - Flagship US, British and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History

06: U.S. Postal History by Topic autographs and free franks
Lot 609 - 06: U.S. Postal History by Topic autographs and free franks -  Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Auction #702 - Flagship US, British and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History

Lot 609 - 06: U.S. Postal History by Topic autographs and free franks - Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Auction #702 - Flagship US, British and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History

Garfield, J.A., "Washington DC Cong Free" c.d.s. on cover addressed to Lubec ME, manuscript "J A Garfield MC", clear bold signature, Very Fine, a nice Congressional free frank, with 2017 P.F. certificate.
Estimate $350 - 500.

Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Auction #702 - Flagship US, British and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History

06: U.S. Postal History by Topic autographs and free franks
Lot 2688 - 04: U.S. Postal History autographs and free franks -  Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Auction #701 - Flagship US, British and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History

Lot 2688 - 04: U.S. Postal History autographs and free franks - Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Auction #701 - Flagship US, British and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History

Glenn, John & Schirra, Wally, Friendship 7 photo-cacheted launch cover signed by John Glenn in blue ink with MA-8 pilot Wally Schirra signature in blue ball-point; cancelled Cocoa Beach Fla., 20 Feb 1962. Pristine & very attractive.
Estimate $200 - 300.

Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Auction #701 - Flagship US, British and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History

04: U.S. Postal History autographs and free franks
Lot 2689 - 04: U.S. Postal History autographs and free franks -  Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Auction #701 - Flagship US, British and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History

Lot 2689 - 04: U.S. Postal History autographs and free franks - Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Auction #701 - Flagship US, British and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History

Van Buren, Martin, manuscript "Free/M Van Buren" with red Washington DC c.d.s. and matching straight line "Free", on front only, addressed to Albany NY, Very Fine.
Estimate $400 - 600.

Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Auction #701 - Flagship US, British and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History

04: U.S. Postal History autographs and free franks
Lot 3005 - 01: U.S. Postal History autographs and free franks -  Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Auction #699 -Flagship United States Postal History, FDCs and WWII Patriotics, Zeppelin Flights and Related

Lot 3005 - 01: U.S. Postal History autographs and free franks - Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Auction #699 -Flagship United States Postal History, FDCs and WWII Patriotics, Zeppelin Flights and Related

Eisenhower, Dwight D. (1890-1969), 34th President of the United States, 1953-1961. Typewritten Letter Signed, Jan 9, 1956, 7" x 10½"; bold black "DE", as president on "DDE/ The White House" letterhead; writes to his older brother, Edgar, thanking him for his letter "regarding the vacancies in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals." Two punched filing holes at top, Very Fine, with Herman Darvick certificate of authenticity.
Estimate $400 - 600.

Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Auction #699 -Flagship United States Postal History, FDCs and WWII Patriotics, Zeppelin Flights and Related

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