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Sale 55: United States Postal History

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Free Franks - State Department

Lot 680    

[State] Thomas Jefferson, Secretary of State under Washington (1790-1793); Third President of the U.S. (1801-1809); Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Free frank "Th. Jefferson" as Secretary of State on 1791 folded cover addressed to Pierpont Edwards, Attorney of the U.S., New Haven Ct., Philadelphia "1 AP" Franklin mark with matching partial "Free" rating handstamp, 1791 docketing on flap; large taped tear doesn't affect signature, otherwise Very Fine, ex-Thomas Alexander, Richard Graham Collection.
Estimate    $1,500 - 2,000.

A RARE THOMAS JEFFERSON FREE FRANK AS SECRETARY OF STATE.

Realized: $9,500

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