Terms of SaleBid IncrementsGradingLinksContact

Sale 55: United States Postal History

Table of Contents

Free Franks - War Department

Lot 711    

[War] Henry Knox, 1st Secretary of War 1789-1784. Free frank "H. Knox" signature as 1st Sec. of War on folded letter to Portland Me., endorsed "War Department", Philadelphia "21 DE" Franklin mark with matching "Free" rating handstamp, letter datelined "War Department, December 7th 1793" concerning Supreme Court decision on invalid pensioners and signed "H Knox", some archivally taped separations, F.-V.F., a scarce free frank by the 1st Sec. of War under the Constitution, ex-David T. Beals, Richard Graham Collection.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

Realized: $700

Email Sale 55 - Lot 711 to a friend

Required fields are marked *

A link back to Sale 55 - Lot 711, along with its description, will be appended to your message.