Sale 19: The Autumn Sale

Lot 143    

Buchanan, James. Presidential free frank on cover to New York, "Washington, D.C., Free, Feb 13, 1860" cds at left, wax seal on reverse with presidential seal impression, cover lightly soiled, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate    $400 - 500.

Realized: $500

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Lot 144    

Byrd, R E. Signature on 1930 Official Welcome Home celebration airmail cover, from Winchester, Va. to Canton, O. franked with 5¢ Beacon, Very Fine.
Scott No. C11    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $120

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Lot 145    

Garfield, Lucretia R. Presidential widow's free frank on mourning cover to Cleveland, O., manuscript "Free" at top right, "Cleveland, O. Dec 12" receiving backstamp, small corner chip at top right, Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $55

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Lot 146    

Harrison, Anna. Presidential widow's free frank on cover to Indianapolis, In., bold blue "Cleves, Ohio, Feb 18" cds & matching "Free" straight line, light cover stain & slight edge wear, F.-V.F., one of the scarcest widows' free franks.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

Anna Harrison was widowed on April 4, 1841 and was granted free franking privilege September 9th.

Realized: $550

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Lot 147    

Harrison, Anna S. (First Lady). Lengthy 1858 letter datelined February 16 regarding health, weather, people visiting, etc., bold signature, Very Fine (no photo).
Estimate    $1,000 - 1,500.

Realized: $675

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Lot 148

Keller, Helen. Signature in pencil on 1948 printed letterhead letter for support of the newly formed committee on the Deaf-blind of America, Very Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $130

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Lot 149    

McKinley, Mrs. Ida S. Bold presidential widow's free frank on mourning cover to Carbondale, Pa., "Canton, O. 12/5/04" flag cancel, with original black bordered letter from nurse declining to provide autograph of late President "…as she possesses only a few which she wishes to keep for members of her immediate family", Very Fine.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $600

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Lot 150

Pierce, Franklin. Presidential signature on 1854 10x16'' land grant document to officers and soldiers engaged in military services, Very Fine, with 2001 D. Frangipani certificate.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $290

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Lot 151    

Polk, J.K. Presidential free frank on cover to Nashville, Tennessee, cover with light edge wear and missing backflap, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $1,000 - 1,500.

Realized: $1,000

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Lot 152    

Polk, J.K. Presidential free frank on legal size cover to Hon. Gideon Wells in Hartford, Conn., cover with corner fault at lower right, Very Fine.
Estimate    $1,000 - 1,500.

Realized: $750

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