Sale 45: The Winter Sale

Lot 199    

Pierce, Franklin, (1804-1869) 14th President of the United States, 1853-1857. Signature on mourning cover to New York City, with clear "Washington D.C., Free, Jun 7" cds, pencil notation on reverse "enclosure June 7, 1854"; backflap professionally reattached, otherwise Very Fine, ex Myerson; signed as U.S. President.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $400

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Lot 200    

Presidential Widows' Franks. 17 covers; including five Lucretia Garfield free franks, one with signed enclosure, three Frances F. Cleveland Preston franks, four Mary Lord Harrison covers, Edith K. Roosevelt, two Edith Boiling Wilson franks, Helen H. Taft and Grace Coolidge, F.-V.F. or better.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $800

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Lot 201    

Rene A. Gagnon, Iwo Jima Flag Raiser. Signature on 3¢ Iwo Jima first day cover with Art Craft cachet, Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $145

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Lot 202    

Roosevelt, Theodore (1858-1919, 26th President 1901-09). Neat signature on White House card, imprinted "The White House / Washington", slightly soiled, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $300

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Lot 203    

Sam Houston. Free frank signature on cover to New Berlin, Pa., red "Free, Washington D.C., Feb 1" cds, 1849 docketing on reverse; cover missing backflap, otherwise Very Fine, signature as U.S. Senator from Texas. ASCC $750.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $700

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Lot 204    

Sam Houston. Free frank signature on cover to Hartford, Ct., partial Washington D.C., Free cds; faint cover tone, otherwise Very Fine, signature as U.S. Senator from Texas. ASCC $750.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $550

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Lot 205    

Taylor, Zachary, (1784-1850) 12th President of the United States, 1849-1850. Free frank signature on ca. 1849 cover to Tampa, Florida, red "Washington D.C., Oct 16" cds, minor tone spot in top right corner, still Very Fine, signed as U.S. President. ASCC $2,000.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $1,700

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Lot 206    

Tyler, John. Signature on cover to the acting Secretary of the Treasury, Very Fine, most likely signed during his Presidency.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $325

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Lot 207    

Tyler, John, (1790-1862) 10th President of the United States, 1841-1845. Signature on mourning cover to New York City, bold red Washington City, D.C., Jan 1 cds and matching Free straight line handstamp, "1845" docketing on face, Very Fine, signed as U.S. President. ASCC $350.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $900

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Lot 208    

Van Buren, Martin, (1782-1862) 8th President of the United States, 1837-1841. Free frank signature on 1843 folded letter sheet to Cortland Village, N.Y., blue "Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Aug 7" cds with matching arched "Free" handstamp; side flaps missing, F.-V.F., signed as Ex-President.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $325

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