George Washington. 1732-1799, 1st President 1789-97. Manuscript free frank "G. Washington" as General of the Continental Army on folded cover addressed in his hand to "Thomas Mumford Esq. in Groton - near New London", docketed on reverse "Genl. Washington, 15 September 1780", two vertical file folds, Very Fine, signed by Gimelson in pencil on reverse.
Estimate; $5,000 - 7,500.
A WONDERFUL GEORGE...
Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction
By: Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc.
Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction
We are pleased to announce our Winter 2014 auction with over 3,500 lots offered over four days. The sale is highlighted by:
- The Richard Graham Collection of Naval Covers
- Transatlantic Mail including the Ken Clark Collection of Liverpool Postal History.
- The John Cunningham Collection of United States Expositions.
- Hawaii including Specialized Hawaiian Numerals
- The Charles F. Meroni Jr. Collection of Panama Registered Mail (Part II)
- Worldwide Collections and Accumulations
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Auction scedule
December 8, Lots 1 - 975 - Western Postal History - U.S. Postal History
December 9, Lots 976 - 2053 - U.S. Postal History - U.S. Possessions
December 10, Lots 2054 - 2736 - Great Britain - General Foreign
December 11, Lots 2737 - 3544 - U.S. Cover Collections - Philatelic Literature
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Lot #395 - united states postal history free franks - presidents
Lot #396 - united states postal history free franks - presidents
John Adams. 1735-1826, 2nd President 1797-1801. Bold manuscript free frank "J. Adams" as ex-President on 1802 ALS of John Quincy Adams (son of John Adams) addressed in J.Q. Adams' hand to his brother, Thomas Boylston Adams, Esq. (Son of J.Adams) in Philadelphia, letter signed by "J.Q.A.", "Boston Jan 27" cds with straight line "Free" handstamp, letter docketed by Thomas Boylston Adams,
Letter reads,
Quincy...
Lot #397 - united states postal history free franks - presidents
Thomas Jefferson. 1743-1826, 3rd President 1801-09. Neat manuscript free frank "Free Th. Jefferson Pr. U.S." as President on folded cover addressed in his hand to Daniel Fisher in New York, manuscript postmark "Milton, Va., 12 Aug.", docketed on reverse "Thos. Jefferson, 12 Augt 1805", two vert. file folds, Very Fine.
Estimate; $3,000 - 4,000.
A BOLD JEFFERSON PRESIDENTIAL FRANKING SIGNATURE ON A COVER...
Lot #398 - united states postal history free franks - presidents
James Madison. 1751-1836, 4th President 1809-17. Bold free frank "Free James Madison" as ex-President on 1820 folded cover to Professor Silliman in New Haven, manuscript "Orange C.H. (Va.) / 30 May 1820" with matching "free" rating, some minor ink smears in postmark, Very Fine.
Estimate; $500 - 750.
When Madison left office in 1817, he retired to Montpelier, his tobacco plantation in Orange County,...
Lot #399 - united states postal history free franks - presidents
James Monroe. 1758-1831, 5th President 1817-25. Free frank "Department of State / James Monroe" as Secretary of State on 1816 folded cover to Messrs. R.H. & Wm. Douglas at Baltimore, light strikes of "Washn. City May 18" cds and matching "Free" straight line handstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate; $500 - 750.
Short letter written and signed by, S. Pleasonton.
As per Wikipedia, With the War of...
Lot #400 - united states postal history free franks - presidents
John Quincy Adams. 1767-1848, 6th President 1825-29. Manuscript free frank "J.Q. Adams" as ex-President in his infirm hand on 1832 cover to Philip R. Fendall Esq. in Washington, D.C., light red manuscript "Quincy, Mass., Oct 24" postmark and matching "Free" rating, docketed on reverse "Adams, John Quincy / Quincy Octr. 24, 1832 / Recd Oct. 28", Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Son of John Adams, he was...
Lot #401 - united states postal history free franks - presidents
Andrew Jackson. (1767-1845) 7th President of the United States, 1829-1837, bold manuscript free frank on undated (ca. 1840) folded letter sheet to J.K. Tefft in Savannah, Ga., blue "Nashville, Te., Mar 23" cds, no year docketing; letter sheet missing sideflaps, still Very Fine, a very attractive example of Andrew Jackson's free frank signature, with 2013 P.F. certificate.
Estimate; $1,500 - 2,000.
Lot #402 - united states postal history free franks - presidents
Andrew Jackson. 1767-1845, 7th President 1829-37. Manuscript free frank "Free Andrew Jackson" on 1838 folded cover to Francis P. Blair, Esq., Editor of the Globe in Washington, D.C., blue Nashville, Ten. cds with matching straight line "Free" rating handstamp, inside is lengthy ALS signed by "A.J. Donahue", cover datelined "Hermitage"; cover with some staining and corner wear at left corners, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $500...
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.
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Lot #404 - united states postal history free franks - presidents
William Henry Harrison. 1773-1841, 9th President 1841. Manuscript "Free, W.H. Harrison" free frank as Member of Congress on folded cover addressed in his hand to David K. Este Esqr., Cincinnati Oh.; edge tear with light tape stain, still Very Fine and rare.
Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.
Harrison served in the Indian Wars and was Governor of the Indiana Territory. In 1811 he defeated Tecumseh at Tippecanoe...
Lot #405 - united states postal history free franks - presidents
John Tyler. 1790-1862, 10th President 1841-45. Manuscript "J. Tyler" free frank as President on neat cover to C.W. Camp in New Haven, CT., red "Washington, D.C. Mar 3" cds with matching straight line "Free" rating handstamp, Extremely Fine.
Estimate; $500 - 750.
Tyler was a Congressman, Governor of Virginia, and Senator. Elected Vice President under Harrison, he became President after only one month. His term...
Lot #406 - united states postal history free franks - presidents
James K. Polk. 1775-1849, 11th President 1845-49. Manuscript "Free, J. K. Polk" free frank on cover to Daniel A. Mathews Esq. in New York City, red "Boston Mas. Jun 30" cds and light red manuscript "f" free rating; minor cover restoration and light cleaning, Very Fine appearance.
Estimate; $500 - 750.
Polk was a Congressman and House Speaker, but resigned to become Governor of Tennessee. Nominated by the...
Lot #407 - united states postal history free franks - presidents
Zachary Taylor. 1784-1850, 12th President 1849-50. Bold manuscript free frank "Z. Taylor" on cover front only addressed to Richard Kimball in New York, red "Washington, D.C. Mar 27" cds with attached "Free" rating, no year date, but style of postmark and frank indicate presidential status; hint of light toning, Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Taylor had an impressive military career, serving in...
Lot #408 - united states postal history free franks - presidents
Millard Fillmore. 1800-1874, 13th President 1850-53. Clear manuscript free frank "M. Fillmore" probably as President on immaculate cover to New York, red "Washington City, D.C. 'Free' May 1" cds with attached "Free" rating, Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Fillmore served in Washington from 1833-1835 and 1837-1843 while a member of the House of Representatives and 1849-1850 while Vice President. He...
Lot #409 - united states postal history free franks - presidents
Franklin Pierce. 1804-1869, 14th President 1853-57. Manuscript "Free. Franklin Pierce" free frank on mourning cover addressed in his hand to Rev. Daniel R. Noyes in Brooklyn N.Y., partial "Washington D.C. 'Free' Apr 23" integral cds; light edge wear, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $500 - 750.
Pierce was a Congressman and Senator from New Hampshire before serving in the Mexican War. He was the Democrat's...
Lot #410 - united states postal history free franks - presidents
Franklin Pierce. (1804-1869) 14th President of the United States, 1853-1857, free frank signature on cover addressed by his wife (J.M.P. initials at bottom left) to New York City, "Portsmouth, N.H., Sep 23" cds with matching "Free" straight line handstamp, Very Fine, with 2013 P.F. certificate.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
Pierce was a Congressman and Senator from New Hampshire before serving in the Mexican War....
Lot #411 - united states postal history free franks - presidents
James Buchanan. 1791-1868, 15th President 1857-61. Manuscript free frank "Free James Buchanan" as President on cover addressed in his hand to John Jordan in Philadelphia Pa., partial "Washington D.C. 'Free' May 23 1857" integral cds; tiny corner tear and bit of flap missing, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Buchanan served during the War of 1812. He was a Pennsylvania Congressman, Minister to Russia,...
Lot #412 - united states postal history free franks - presidents
Andrew Johnson. 1808-1875, 17th President 1865-69. Manuscript "Free Andrew Johnson, M.C." free frank as U.S. Senator on cover addressed in his hand to William Hutchesson at Rogersville Tenn., "Washington City, D.C. 'Free' Jan 7 1859" integral cds; edge tears, flap mostly missing, Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Johnson was the State congressman from Tennessee, U.S. congressman and senator, governor of and U...
Lot #413 - united states postal history free franks - presidents
Ulysees S. Grant. 1822-85, 18th President 1869-77. Manuscript "U.S. Grant" free frank signature as President on Executive imprint envelope with Secretary crossed out and addressed in his hand to Garrit Smith at Potsdam N.Y., "Long Branch N.J. Sep 4" cds, pencil "Try Peterboro", Extremely Fine.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
A CHOICE GRANT FREE FRANK ON AN OFFICIAL EXECUTIVE ENVELOPE.
Long Branch...
Lot #414 - united states postal history free franks - presidents
Rutherford B. Hayes. 1822-1893, 19th President 1877-81. Manuscript "R.B. Hayes, MC" free frank as Member of Congress on circa 1865-66 yellow reduced cover front addressed in his hand to Lew Ashmead in Philadelphia Pa., blue "Cincinnati, O. 'Free' Nov 23" cds, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Hayes was a Civil War hero and after the war was elected Congressman (1865-67) and Governor of Ohio. He defeated Samuel...
Lot #415 - united states postal history free franks - presidents
James A. Garfield. 1831-1881, 20th President 1881. Manuscript "JA Garfield MC" free frank on cover to in Johnsonburg, N.J., "Washington, D.C. 'Free' Feb 20" cds, Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Garfield rose to major general during the Civil War, served as chief of staff under Rosecrans and won his seat in Congress while still in uniform. He was elected President and Senator in 1880. He was shot by...
Lot #416 - united states postal history free franks - presidents
William McKinley. 1837-1908, 25th President 1897-1901. Bold signature "William McKinley" as President on official Executive Mansion card, Extremely Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
McKinley served in the Civil War, rising from private to brevet major. He practiced law and was elected a Congressman and Governor of Ohio before his election as President. During his Presidency, he restored the high tariff,...
Lot #417 - united states postal history free franks - presidents
Calvin Coolidge. 1872-1933, 30th President 1923-29. Manuscript "Calvin Coolidge" signature as President on The White House imprinted envelope addressed to New York City, apparently carried privately.
Estimate; $500 - 750.
John Calvin Coolidge, Jr. was the 30th President of the United States (1923-1929). A Republican lawyer from Vermont, Coolidge worked his way up the ladder of Massachusetts state politics, eventually...
Lot #418 - united states postal history free franks - presidents
Herbert Hoover. 1874-1964, 31st President 1929-1933. Free frank "Herbert Hoover" as ex-President on illustrated U.S. Capitol cover with handstamped local address to Cambridge Oh., machine "Cambridge, Ohio Nov 27 1950" cancel and purple "Postage due 3 cents" straightline handstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate; $500 - 750.
Hoover, born to a Quaker family, was a professional mining engineer. He achieved American...
Lot #419 - united states postal history free franks - presidents
Franklin D. Roosevelt. 1882-1945, 32nd President 1932-45. Manuscript "Franklin D Roosevelt" free frank signature on legal size 1933 White House penalty envelope to West Lawn Pa., "Washington D.C. Jul 27 1933" machine cancel, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.
AN EXTREMELY RARE "FREE FRANK" OF FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT, WHO NEVER HELD THE PRIVILEGE OF SENDING HIS MAILS FREE THROUGH THE POST UNDER HIS SIGNATURE.
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