Presidents' Free Franks
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Est/Cat |
Realized |
| 339 |
 |
 Thomas Jefferson. Free
frank "Free Th. Jefferson Pr. U.S." as President on folded
cover addressed by Jefferson to "Colo. Ephraim Kerby Connecticut"
with Litchfield written by someone else, red "Free" hs and matching
"Washington Jul. 15" cds, two file folds, one of which barely affects free
frank, some worn spots along folds, otherwise Fine, scarce presidential
free frank (Image) |
E. 3,000-4,000 |
3,000.00 |
| 340 |
|
 Thomas Jefferson. Free
frank as President "free Th. Jefferson Pr. U.S." on folded cover to
Petersburg Va., light strike of red Washington cds and "Free" hs, file fold
does not affect free frank, heavy soiling, some splitting along folds and
silking inside, otherwise Fine (Image) |
E. 750-1,000 |
1,700.00 |
| 341 |
|
 James Monroe. Free frank
"Dept. of State Jas. Monroe" on folded cover to Baltimore, also
addressed in his hand, faint strikes of red Washington cds and "Free" hs,
cover tear at bottom is not immediately noticeable, dampstaining, otherwise
Very Fine (Image) |
E. 200-300 |
290.00 |
| 342 |
|
 James Monroe. Free frank
"Jas. Monroe" as Secretary of State on folded cover addressed to
John H. Purviance in care of John Jacob Astor, New York City, red "Washn.
City Oct. 4" and "Free" handstamps, file folds, Very Fine (Image) |
E. 400-500 |
425.00 |
| 343 |
|
 James Monroe. Free frank
"Jas. Monroe" as Secretary of State on folded cover addressed to
John H. Purviance in care of John Jacob Astor, New York City, red "Washn.
City Oct. 8" and "Free" handstamps, light file folds (one affects free
frank), Very Fine (Image) |
E. 400-500 |
400.00 |
| 344 |
|
 James Monroe. Free frank
"Jas. Monroe" as Secretary of State on folded cover to New York,
addressed in another hand to same addressee as previous two lots, faint
strikes of red "Washington Oct. 8" cds and "Free" hs, two file folds (one
affects free frank), otherwise Very Fine
(Image) |
E. 400-500 |
280.00 |
| 345 |
|
Andrew Jackson. Free frank "Free Andrew Jackson" on folded
cover to Maj. W.B. Campbell at Sparta Tenn., bold "Lebanon Ten. Aug. 16"
cds and "Free" hs, pencil "1832" at left may indicate usage as President,
slightly toned, still Very Fine |
E. 2,000-3,000 |
1,100.00 |
| 346 |
|
 Andrew Jackson. Free frank
as ex-President "Free Andrew Jackson" on folded cover addressed in
his hand to "Master Edward G.W. Butler, George Town College, District
Columbia", 1844 docketing and notation "Good advice to Edward.
Commends to him his cousin E.B. Donelson" and pencil note "Never
destroy this!", some slight ink erosion, otherwise Very Fine (Image) |
E. 1,000-1,500 |
950.00 |
| 347 |
|
 Andrew Jackson. Folded
cover addressed in Jackson's hand to Col. David Campbell at Abingdon Va.,
also in his hand "Mr. A. Jackson Jnr." at bottom (effectively an Andrew
Jackson signature), June 1830 docketing on back, file fold, fresh and Very
Fine (Image) |
E. 750-1,000 |
525.00 |
| 348 |
|
 Andrew Jackson. Docketing
in Jackson's hand "Referred to the Secretary of the Navy A.J." on
folded cover to him as President, bold "Franklin La. Oct. 7" cds and "Free"
handstamps, 1835 docketing on back, Very Fine and choice
(Image) |
E. 400-500 |
500.00 |
| 349 |
|
 Martin Van Buren. Free
frank as President "Free M. Van Buren" on folded cover to
David Campbell in Richmond Va., red "Washington City D.C. Jun. 13" and
"Free" handstamp, June 13, 1837 docketing confirms year of sending, Very
Fine and choice (Image) |
E. 400-500 |
475.00 |