Harry S. Truman (1884-1972; 33rd President of the United States) free frank, "Hon. Harry S. Truman, U.S. Ex. President" as former president 1959 NATO issue (Scott 1127) cacheted FDC, "Washington D.C. Apr 1, 9 AM, 1959", date of issue machine cancel, fresh and Very Fine rnAfter serving as an artillery officer in WW I, Truman opened his haberdashery in Independence, Mo. His national political career began in 1933 when he was...
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Lot #3305 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
Richard Nixon (1913-94; 37th President of the United States) free frank, "Richard Nixon", purple "New York, NY 102 Church St., Sep 8, 1986", cover as former president, Very FinernA WWII veteran, Nixon served in the US House and Senate representing California before becoming Eisenhower's Vice President. During his term in office, the Vietnam conflict ended and he improved relations with China and Russia prior to problems in...
Lot #3306 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
Dolley Madison (1768-1849; US First Lady, Widow of James Madison), "Free D P Madison" frank, cover written in her hand addressed to Louise Corcoran, Stonington, Connecticut, red "Washington D.C., Aug 8 Free" cds, Very FinernDolley Madison is fondly remembered as a gracious hostess and the brave savior of priceless White House artifacts before its burning in 1814 including Gilbert Stuart's portrait of George Washington. But...
Lot #3307 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
Louisa C. Adams (1775-1852; US First Lady, Widow of John Quincy Adams), free frank "L.C. Adams" on mourning cover letter addressed to Royal Street, London, red "Washington D.C. Sep 13 Free" cds, black "5" debit handstamp in top right corner, manuscript "1/-", backstamp showing the year of "1849", small tear in the right top corner where the debit handstamp is, slight tear on backflap, still Very FinernLouisa C. Adams was the...
Lot #3308 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
Julia Grant (1826-1902; First Lady of the United States, Widow of Pres. U.S. Grant), free frank "Julia D. Grant" on mourning cover addressed in her hand to Mrs. George W. Childs (wife of a prominent publisher and philanthropist), March 26, 1889 New York duplex over frank, Very Fine and rare, ex-GruninrnA devoted wife, Julia Grant often joined her husband at his military postings, including several trips to the front during...
Lot #3309 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
Mary Lord Harrison (1858-1948; US First Lady, Widow of Benjamin Harrison), free frank, "Mary Lord Harrison", black "New York, NY 7947, June 5, 4pm" cds, black "Grand Central Station" handstamp with two lines above and below the stamp, some smudging of the ink, still Very FinernMary Lord Dimmick Harrison, Benjamin Harrison»s second wife was 25 years younger than Harrison and was the niece of his first wife. She believed in the empowerment of...
Lot #3310 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
Grace Coolidge (1879-1957; US First Lady, Widow of Calvin Coolidge), frank "Grace Coolidge" in blue ink on an envelope addressed in her hand to Haydenville, Mass., "Northampton Mass Jan 27 1937" machine cancel partly over the full signature, light diagonal bend not affecting the frank, Very Fine; Pres. and Mrs. Coolidge retired to Northampton in 1929 when he left office.Sale 3054: Session 3 - United States Stamps and Covers...
Lot #3311 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
Samuel Arnold (1821-80; US Senator), free frank "S.G. Arnold/ U.S. Senate" on envelope addressed in his hand to "Col Horatio Rogers Jr/ 2d Regt Rhode Island Vols./ Dever's Brigade/ 6th Army Corps/ Army of the Potomac/ Va.", black "Congress Washington D.C. Feb 16" double-circle postmark, docketing at left edge (in a different hand) indicates "Recd Before Fredericksburg Va Feb 1863", some ink blotch in the free frank but...
Lot #3312 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
Charles Carroll (1737-1832; Signer of the Declaration of Independence) free frank on folded letter addressed to "Honble. Charles Carroll of Carrollton Esq. Annapolis", date stamp in top right corner "Baltimore, Nov 2nd", contains a letter from Carroll datelined "Annapolis 1st Dec. 1790", slight tears in the seal on the back flap, Very FinernCharles Carroll of Carrollton is known as a founding father of the United States of...
Lot #3313 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
Isaac Chauncey (1779-1840; US Navy officer), frank "I Chauncey" on folded letter from the "Navy Comm Office" to "Com James Barron Commg Naval Office Philadelphia", red "City of Washington Sep 21" and "Free" handstamp (partially overlaps signature), fresh and Very FinernIsaac Chauncey was an officer in the US Navy who served in the Quasi-War, The Barbary Wars and the War of 1812. In the latter part of his naval career, he was...
Lot #3314 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
Henry Clay (1777-1852; American statesman), frank "Free H Clay" at upper right corner of an envelope addressed in his hand to "Henry Grinnell, Esq City of New York", signature mostly overlapped by a nice strike of red "Washington DC Mar 15 Free" date stamp, Very Fine in every respectrnHenry Clay was an US attorney and statesman who represented Kentucky in both the US Senate and House of Representatives. He was the seventh...
Lot #3315 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
Henry Clay (1777-1852; US Statesman), "Free H. Clay" frank, addressed to C. Ingersoll Esq, Committee of Law, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, red "City of Washington Jun 12" circular date stamp with "Free" handstamp, docketing shows 1836 year date, negligible vertical fold, Extremely FinernHenry Clay was a popular politician in the early 19th century serving as a congressman, senator, and secretary of state for the US. Clay...
Lot #3316 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
Jefferson Davis (1808-89; American and Confederate States politician), free frank "Jeffers Davis U.S.S." as US Senator (from Mississippi) on cover to Delaware O., "Washington D.C. Free Jun. 1, 1860" cds, slightly reduced at right where nicked from opening, small tear at top, still Very Fine, rnJefferson Finis Davis, the first and only president of the Confederate States of America, was a Southern planter, Democratic...
Lot #3317 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
Elbridge Gerry (1744-1814; US Politician and Diplomat), "free E Gerry" frank (as Vice President) on folded cover letter written in his hand addressed to Ann Gerry, Cambridge, Massachusetts, docketing on the back " Washington letter, E. Gerry Esqr. V. President of the U. States April 2d 1814", file fold left center, small stain in the top left corner, still FinernA signer of the Declaration of Independence and fifth vice...
Lot #3318 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
Ebenezer Hazard (1744-1817; American businessman and publisher) strong free frank "Free Eben Hazard" as Postmaster General on April 19, 1789 folded ALS and addressed in his hand to Rev. Jedediah Morse (father of inventor Samuel F. B. Morse) in Charlestown Mass., "N-York Apr. 19" and "Free" straight-line handstamps struck overlapping, receipt docketing, letter mentions "the Vice President is to be here tomorrow & we expect...
Lot #3319 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
John Jay (1745-1829; American statesman) autograph free frank "John Jay" on legal size folded cover to the Governor of Georgia (Samuel Elbert), neat "N. York. June. 15" straight-line handstamp with matching "FREE", 1785 docketing, some water staining and edge wear, otherwise Fine and scarcernAmong his many significant contributions to the country's founding, he was President of the Continental Congress (1778-79), delegate...
Lot #3320 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
Amos Kendall (1789-1869; American lawyer, journalist and politician), frank "A. Kendall" with additional "4th Aud. Office" on a folded letter addressed in his hand to "J Cowperthwaite 2d Cashier U.S. Bank Philadelphia Pa.", "City of Washington Jul 13" cds and "Free" handstamp, Very FinernKendall graduated at the head of his class from Dartmouth College in 1811, was a tutor, journalist and personal friend of President Andrew Jackson....
Lot #3321 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
Rufus King (1755-1827; Signer of the Constitution), 1786 folded letter franked "Free R. King", additional black "Free" handstamp and "N-York Dec 6." straight-line date stamp, addressed to Samuel Holten in Danvers, MA (Holten also served as a delegate to the Continental Congress and later as a US congressman), Very Fine and attractivernHailing from Massachusetts, Rufus King's long political career included serving as a...
Lot #3322 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
John Laurence (1750-1810; US Politician), "Free John Laurence" frank, folded cover addressed to Nicholas Law, New York, "Free" handstamp and Philadelphia "JU 6" Franklin mark, Very FinernJohn Laurence was important, if lesser known, figure in the founding of the US. He began his career as a military officer serving for the Continental Army first as a lieutenant in the 4th New York Regiment and then as Captain and Paymaster in...
Lot #3323 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
Benjamin Lincoln (1733-1810; American General, 1st Secretary of War), free frank "B. Lincoln" as Secretary of War, endorsed "Public Service" at top of folded cover addressed to "Brigadier General McIntosh" in Savannah Ga., "FREE" straight-line handstamp, docketed "Gen. Lincoln, 6 Nov. 1783" at right, cover silked with some tears along folds, minor stain, still Fine and rare; ex-Dr. RobertsonrnGeneral Lincoln was involved with...
Lot #3324 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
John M. Niles (1787-1856; US Senator, Postmaster General), free frank "free J. M. Niles" signature in blue on folded cover to New London Ct.; light red "Washington City DC Dec 28" cds and "FREE" handstamp, light edge wear, Very Fine, ex-Richard GrahamrnJohn Niles was appointed US Postmaster General by President Van Buren in 1840 and served until the end of the administration in 1841. As Postmaster General he ended delivery of...
Lot #3325 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
Timothy Pickering (1745-1829; US Politician) free frank, "Tim Pickering QMG", folded cover letter written in hand as Quartermaster General and addressed to David Wolfe, New York, black "29 MR" Philidelphia Franklin Stamp, "Free" handstamp, endorsed as "Public Service", some llight toning but still Very FinernA Federalist politician, Timothy Pickering was appointed to several federal positions by President George Washington,...
Lot #3326 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
Benjamin Rush (1745-1813; American "Founding Father" and Signer of the Declaration of Independence), autograph letter datelined June 3, 1768 and originating in Edinburgh Scotland (where Rush studied medicine), to Thomas Bradford in Philadelphia and signed "your affectionate friend & humble servant Benjamin Rush", red "JU/4" and "8/IV" Bishop's marks, manuscript "Inall 1N6" for shilling packet rate and 6p internal postage...
Lot #3327 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
William Sherman (1820-91; US General), free frank "W.T. Sherman General" as Officer on an official imprint military cover titled, "Headquarters Army of the United States Official Business", addressed to "Mrs. Captain O.E. Michealis Ordinance Department, Watertown Arsenal, Boston, Mass", black "Washington D.C. Free Oct 9" cds, minute tears at the top of the cover, still Very FinernGeneral Sherman was a military general and...
Lot #3328 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
Alexander H. Stephens (1812-83; American politician, Vice President of the Confederate States, Gov of Georgia), frank "Free A.H. Stephens M.C." as member of the Georgia Congressional delegation on folded letter addressed in his hand to "John L Stephens Esq Hamilton Ga", lightly struck "Washington City DC Dec 13" cds and "Free" handstamp, some light even aging but a Fine cover with a bold signaturernwould be useful to know...
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