J.C. Breckinridge. 1821-1875, Vice President under Buchanan 1857-61, Senator from Kentucky 1861. Manuscript "J. C. Breckinridge" free frank as United States Senator on circa 1861 cover to Washington D.C., "Lexington Ky 30 Aug" cds with matching "Free" straightline handstamp; some minor toning, F.-V.F., a scarce free frank as Senator since he served only 9 months of his term.
Estimate; $100 - 150.
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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 #435 - united states postal history free franks - politicians
Lot #436 - united states postal history free franks - politicians
Aaron Burr. 1756-1836, 3rd Vice President 1801-1805. Manuscript "Free, A. Burr" free frank signature as U.S. Senator on 1796 folded cover Timothy Green in New York City, Philadelphia "4 / IA" Bishop mark and matching straight line "Free" handstamp, inside docketing "Jany 2 1796, Hon A Burr Esqr, Philadelphia", Extremely Fine.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
A CHOICE AARON BURR FREE FRANK AS U.S. SENATOR FROM...
Lot #437 - united states postal history free franks - politicians
California Representatives and Senators. Group of nine covers comprising Cornelius Cole, John Conness, William Higby, Milton S. Latham, James A. McDougall, Joseph C. McKibbin, Donald C. McRuer, Aaron A. Sargent,and John B. Weller, Very Fine group.
Estimate; $400 - 600.
Lot #438 - united states postal history free franks - politicians
Henry Clay. Secretary of State 1825-29. Manuscript "Free H. clay" free frank on folded cover to Frankford Ky., red "Lexington Ky. Nov 30" cds redated in manuscript "Dec. 1", Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
Henry Clay, Sr. (1777-1852) was an American lawyer, politician, and skilled orator who represented Kentucky in both the United States Senate and House of Representatives. He served three different terms as...
Lot #439 - united states postal history free franks - politicians
Schuyler Colfax. Free frank as Speaker of the House, 40th Congress, on cover from South Bend, Ind. to Reading, Pa., with original 1868 illustrated letterhead showing House of Representatives view; cover opening tear at left and missing most of backflap, otherwise Very Fine, a nice free frank with signed enclosure.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
Lot #440 - united states postal history free franks - politicians
Members of Congress Free Franks. Collection of 195 free frank covers with some minor duplication, better includes John Tyler (10th President), John Bell, Stephen A. Douglas (Lincoln-Douglas debates), James Henderson (Rep. OR), John Rogers McBride (Rep. OR), James Slater (Rep. & Sen. OR), Peter Bell (Rep. TX), James Flanagan (Sen TX), Volney Howard (Rep. TX), Hiram Pitt (Delegate from CO), Peter Hill (Sen. CO), George Cole (Del. WA...
Lot #441 - united states postal history free franks - politicians
James William Denver. 1817-1892, U.S. Representative from California 1855-57, Commissioner of Indian Affairs 1857, 1858-59, Governor of Kansas Terr. 1857-58. Manuscript "J.W. Denver, M.C." free frank as Member of Congress to his mother L.C. Denver at Wilmington Oh., Extremely Fine and choice.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #442 - united states postal history free franks - politicians
Wm M. Gwin, U.S. Senate. one of California's first states Senators, manuscript free frank on cover to Vicksburg, Miss., "Washington D.C., Free, Jan 10" cds, Very Fine.
Estimate; $100 - 150.
Lot #443 - united states postal history free franks - politicians
Alexander Hamilton. 1755-1804, 1st Secretary of the Treasury 1789-95. Manuscript "A. Hamilton" free frank on 1790 folded cover to Charles Lee as Collector at Alexandria, Philadelphia "26 DE" Franklin mark and partial matching "Free" rating handstamp; two file folds, Very Fine and rare.
Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.
A RARE ALEXANDER HAMILTON FREE FRANK AS THE FIRST SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY SERVING UNDER...
Lot #444 - united states postal history free franks - politicians
[Interior] Census Office. Group of 8 covers and two letters comprising Commissioner or Clerk free franks of John C.G. Kennedy (4), William Irving, J. Dunwoody B. DeBow; and two Marshal free franks of 1850 "Census Business" folded letter and 1860 Official Business-Census envelope; F.-V.F., ex-Richard Graham Collection.
Estimate; $100 - 150.
Lot #445 - united states postal history free franks - politicians
Dyre Kearny. Unknown-1791, Delegate for Delaware to the Continental Congress in 1787 and 1788. Manuscript "Free, Dÿre Kearny" free frank on folded letter addressed in his hand to Warwick Md., manuscript "July 20th 1787" dating at top right, two page ALS signed "Dÿre Kearny"; some edge faults, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
Lot #446 - united states postal history free franks - politicians
John Laurence. 1750-1810, New York Delegate to Continental Congress 1785-87, U.S. Senator 1796-1800. Manuscript "Free, J Laurence" free frank Senator on folded letter to Nicholas Law in New York City, Philadelphia "JU 6" Franklin mark and matching indistinct "Free" straight line rating handstamp, original ALS dated June 6th 1796, fresh and Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #447 - united states postal history free franks - politicians
Henry Laurens. 1724-1792, 2nd President of the Continental Congress of the United States (November 1, 1777 to December 9, 1778), South Carolina Member of Continental Congress, captured by British in 1780 and confined in Tower of London, exchanged for General Cornwallis. Manuscript "On Public Service, Henry Laurens" free frank endorsement as President of the Continental Congress on address leaf to Caesar Rodney, Governor &...
Lot #448 - united states postal history free franks - politicians
[Treasury] Internal Revenue Service Free Franks 1794-1875. Collection of 20 covers including the first commissioner 1793 Tench Coxe, various supervisors and inspectors incl. 1800 Henry Miller, 1798 Edward Hand, 1801 Samuel Smedley, later commissioners: 1815 and 1819 Samuel Smith, three 1863-65 Joseph Lewis including some letters, 1867-68 Edward Rollins, two 1869-70 Columbus Delano, 1872 John W. Douglass, and various deputy...
Lot #449 - united states postal history free franks - politicians
Daniel Webster. Manuscript "Danl Webster" free frank signature on 1843 cover to New York City with enclosed letter from Ogden Hoffman to Edward Carter at Washington D.C., red "Washington City D.C. May 9" cds and matching straight line "Free" rating handstamp; slight edge wear from thick contents, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Daniel Webster (1782-1852) was a leading American senator representing...
Lot #450 - united states postal history free franks - politicians
Daniel Webster. Manuscript free frank as Secretary of State on cover to Boscawen, N.H., with red "Washington D.C., Free, May 11" cds, 1852 docketing on reverse, Very Fine.
Estimate; $100 - 150.
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