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lot # 403 - united states postal history free franks - presidents
Martin Van Buren. 1782-1862, 8th President 1837-41. Manuscript "Free M. Van Buren" free frank as President-elect on cover addressed in his hand to Exeter N.H., postmarked by red "Washington, D.C. Apr 20" cds with matching straight line "Free" handstamp, Extremely Fine.
Estimate; $400 - 600.
This style of datestamp indicates 1837 use following the 1836 election of Van Buren as President-elect.
Van Buren was Senator from New York 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.
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