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Harry Truman (1884-1972), 33rd U.S. President, bold “Harry Truman” autographed free frank on a picture post card of the oval office, “Appomattox, Va./Apr 9, 1965” first day of issue postmark over the frank, signed “Best wishes to Michael M. Cana, Harry Truman,” very fine and unusual. (photo page 11)
Est. 400-500
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Schuyler Colfax/Speaker H Rep” free frank, on attractive all-over illustrated cover of the "39th Congress/House of Representatives/Washington D.C.", bearing the special "Congress/Washington, D.C./Apr 24" double-circle c.d.s., very fine; not only was Colfax the Speaker of the House of Representatives but shortly after this he served as Vice-President of the United States (photo page 11)
Est. 150-200
Benjamin Harrison V (1726-1791), signer of the Declaration of Independence from Virginia, “Benj Harrison” autographed free frank as Governor of Virginia on folded cover addressed in his hand, verso with “Richmond 26th Oct 1782” docket, harmless vertical file fold, very fine and rare. (photo)
Est. 500-750
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John Hancock (1737-1793), signer of the Declaration of Independence from Massachusetts, large stylish “Congress Philada, John Hancock” autographed free frank on outer address sheet addressed entirely in his hand to “Joseph Trumbull Esq., Commissary General &c &c at New York” and with “On Public Service” at top right, verso with neat 31st July, 1776 docket, cover opened out and expertly silked at the folds, very fine; an eyecatching example of this popular and distinctive signature. (photo)
Est. 3,000-4,000
Sam Houston (1793-1863), 1st and 3rd President of the Republic of Texas, Senator and Governor of the State of Texas, large bold “Sam Houston” autographed free frank on buff cover addressed in his hand to Annapolis, Md., bottom flap missing, very fine. (photo page 11)
Est. 500-750
Dolley Madison (1768-1849), First Lady of the U.S., petite meticulous “Free D.P. Madison” autographed free frank on cover addressed in another hand to Philadelphia, red “Richmond, Va./Dec 20” datestamp, fresh and extremely fine. (photo page 11)
Est. 300-400
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