George Washington (1732-99; American General and 1st President of the United States), free frank "President U.S." as President on Dec. 3, 1793 folded letter from Philadelphia Pa. addressed in his hand to "Andrew Ellicott, George Town Md., Philadelphia" a "3 DE" Franklin mark with matching "FREE" rating handstamp, letter written and signed by his secretary Tobias Lear reading "Dear Sir, The President directs me to acknowledge...
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H.R. Harmer's Next Sales December 14-15, 2021
H.R. Harmer's next sales will be held December 14-15, 2021. We will be offering the Dr. Larry C. Parks Collection of United States Postal Stationery, the "Nelson" Collection of United States Stamps, the Dr. Andrew A. Mazzara Collection of Italy and Colonies, further selections from the "Bedford" Collection, and more.
Additionally, the "Erivan" Collection Part VI will now be held in mid-January, 2022.
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Sales 3052-55 Schedule:
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Lot #3286 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826; 3rd President of the United States), an exceptional "free Th: Jefferson" free frank as ex-President on folded letter sheet to John Vaughan in Philadelphia, Pa. addressed in his hand, clear red "Charlotville, Va., Mar 14" cds with additional manuscript "Free" at upper right, inner docketing "Jefferson Thomas, 1820, Monticello 12 Mch"; expertly restored edge tear at top, otherwise Very Fine and...
Lot #3287 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
James Madison (1751-1836; 4th President of the United States), bold free frank "Free James Madison" as ex-President on folded cover addressed fully in his hand to "The Revd. W.B. Sprague, West Springfield, Massachusetts", manuscript "Orange C.H., Decr 1" postmark; exceptionally fresh and Extremely FinernWhen Madison left office in 1817, he was 65 (wife Dolley was 49) and retired to Montpelier, his tobacco plantation in Orange...
Lot #3288 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
James Monroe (1758-1831; 5th President of the United States), "James Monroe Free" frank, addressed to Dr. James W. Wallace in Warrenton, Virginia in hand, additional "aldie Va June 24" on top left corner with additional "Free" parallel, seal on back has been removed, folded crease in the middle, still Very FinernJames Monroe fought under George Washington in the Revolutionary War and studied law with Thomas Jefferson. He was...
Lot #3289 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
James Monroe (1758-1831; 5th President of the United States), frank "Dept of State Jas Monroe" as Secretary of State on c.1816 folded cover addressed to Joel R. Poinsett, Philadelphia Pa., "Washn. City Jul 15" cds; no left flap, Very Fine and choice, ex-Richard GrahamrnIn the famous painting "Washington Crossing the Delaware", the man standing next to Washington and holding the flag is a young Lt. James Monroe.rnThe addressee...
Lot #3290 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
John Quincy Adams (1767-1848; 6th President of the United States), free frank "Department of State, J.Q. Adams" as Secretary of State on folded cover to Joseph Hopkinson in Bordentown, NJ, partial June Washington, DC date stamp, matching "Free" handstamp, small edge tear at top, Very Fine signature and cover, ex-Richard GrahamrnJohn Quincy Adams, son of the 2nd President, was one of America's most important and influential...
Lot #3291 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
Andrew Jackson (1767-1845; 7th President of the United States), striking "A.J." with his handwritten note, "referred to the Sec. of War for his particular attention" as docketing on an Aug. 30, 1829 folded letter from Springfield Mass. to "His Excellency, Andrew Jackson, President of the United States, Washington D.C.," red "Springfield Ms. Sep. 11" circular date stamp and matching "FREE" handstamp, slightly toned file fold...
Lot #3292 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
Andrew Jackson (1767-1845; 7th President of the United States), 1836 incoming folded letter to Jackson from Little Rock, AR, September 17 date stamp (manuscript day), "Free" handstamp, letter from William S. Fulton (the last territorial governor of Arkansas and future senator) recommending someone as "a Captain in the new Regiment of Dragoons", docketing and initials in Jackson's own hand, light filefolds, Very Fine, ex-...
Lot #3293 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
Martin Van Buren (1782-1862; 8th President of the United States), free frank, "Department of State, M. Van Buren" cover addressed to "The Chevalier Don Francisco Pacon, Minister Resident of his Catholic Majesty, Philadelphia", red " Wash City, May 17" cds with a separate "Free" handstamp, docketing on back of the cover shows "1829", slight tear in on the seal but pristine otherwise, Very FinernMartin Van Buren was a prominent...
Lot #3294 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
Martin Van Buren (1782-1862; 8th President of the United States), free frank "Free, M. Van Buren" on yellow cover to Mrs. G. B. Williams in Ithaca N.Y., "Tinderhook N.Y. Apr 2" cds; flap torn, Very Finern Van Buren was both a Senator and Governor of New York, but resigned to become Jackson's Secretary of State. Later, he was Jackson's second Vice President and his choice to succeed him. Defeating William Harrison in 1836, his...
Lot #3295 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
James K. Polk (1795-1849; US politician and 11th President of the United States) legible strike of 2-line "PT. Isabel MCH 24 1847" date stamp on folded cover addressed to "Hon. James K. Polk, Washington City D.C.", a matching "10" handstamp crossed out as this qualified to be sent free to Polk who was President at the time, vertical file fold, Very FinernPort Isabel Tex. is where Fort Polk was established in 1846, becoming a...
Lot #3296 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
Zachary Taylor (1784-1850; 12th President of the United States), endorsed «Z. Taylor Bt. Br. Genl. U.S.A.» on a legal-size folded cover to "Brig. Genl R Jones Adjutant General U.S. Army Washington City", docketed at left «Rec»d. July 2nd. 1844 and laid before the Sec. of War July 2nd 1844», faint horizontal file fold away from signature, Very Fine, General Taylor did not have franking privileges at this time, this was sent...
Lot #3297 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
Millard Fillmore (1800-74; 13th President of the United States), free frank "M. Fillmore" as President on cover addressed to the Hon. Joseph B. Varnum, Jr. in New York, red "Washington DC Oct 6 Free" datestamp, docketing at left, very light toning and horizontal crease at bottom, neither of which impact the free frank, Very Fine and attractivernThe addressee, Joseph Varnum, Jr., was a a US politician from Massachusetts. He...
Lot #3298 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
Franklin Pierce (1804-69; 14th President of the United States) free frank "Free Fr. Pierce" folded cover adressed in his hand to "Robert Appleton 69 Water St Boston Mass", red Concord, N.H. Aug 28 datestamp, bright and fresh, light vertical crease away from frank, Extremely FinernFranklin Piece was born in New Hampshire and served his state in the House of Representatives an Senate until resigning from his seat in 1842. Later...
Lot #3299 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
Franklin Pierce (1804-69; 14th President of the United States) free frank, "Franklin Pierce", addressed in his hand to "Gustaves A. Henderson Care of John Henderson, Baltimore, MD", black New York 1859 "Free" datestamp, Very FinernFranklin Pierce was the 14th President of the United States of America. He was known as the compromising democratic candidate during the election of 1852 due to his moderate policies fulfilling both...
Lot #3300 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
James Buchanan (1791-1868; 15th President of the United States), "James Buchanan Free" frank as President on cover addressed to Charles E. Wentz in Lancaster, PA, black "Washington City D.C. Free Apr 22 185?" datestamp, mostly intact red wax presidential seal on reverse, light even toning, Very FinernBuchanan, serving as President just prior to the Civil War, remains the only President to be elected from Pennsylvania and to...
Lot #3301 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
James Buchanan (1791-1868; 15th President of the United States) "Free James Buchanan" frank on cover addressed in hand to "Moses Kelly Esquire, Washington City", black "Lancaster PA, Apr 141862" double circule date stamp with additional "Free", fresh and Very Finern Buchanan began his professional career as a lawyer but decided to volunteer for a company of dragoons to fight in the War of 1812 and was involved in the March on...
Lot #3302 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
Andrew Johnson (1808-75; 17th President of the United States), free frank "Free, Andrew Johnson M.C." as congressman, Washington, DC "Free" date stamp, addressed in his hand to Greenville, TN, light overall cover wear and a discoloration in the address but with a bold signature, a scarce free frankrnAndrew Johnson was an old-fashioned southern Jacksonian Democrat of pronounced states» rights views. An honest and honorable man...
Lot #3303 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
James A. Garfield (1831-81; 20th President of the United States), free frank, signed "J.A.Garfield", as sitting congressman addressed to Professor R.A. Hinsdale, Alliance, Ohio, black "Hiram O, May 18th" cds docketing on the back shows the date as "May, 17, 1869", Very FinernBorn in an Ohio log cabin (the last of the "Log Cabin Presidents"), Garfield was a self-made man who became a school president in his mid-20s. During the...
Lot #3304 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
Harry S. Truman (1884-1972; 33rd President of the United States) free frank, "Hon. Harry S. Truman, U.S. Ex. President" as former president 1959 NATO issue (Scott 1127) cacheted FDC, "Washington D.C. Apr 1, 9 AM, 1959", date of issue machine cancel, fresh and Very Fine rnAfter serving as an artillery officer in WW I, Truman opened his haberdashery in Independence, Mo. His national political career began in 1933 when he was...
Lot #3305 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
Richard Nixon (1913-94; 37th President of the United States) free frank, "Richard Nixon", purple "New York, NY 102 Church St., Sep 8, 1986", cover as former president, Very FinernA WWII veteran, Nixon served in the US House and Senate representing California before becoming Eisenhower's Vice President. During his term in office, the Vietnam conflict ended and he improved relations with China and Russia prior to problems in...
Lot #3306 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
Dolley Madison (1768-1849; US First Lady, Widow of James Madison), "Free D P Madison" frank, cover written in her hand addressed to Louise Corcoran, Stonington, Connecticut, red "Washington D.C., Aug 8 Free" cds, Very FinernDolley Madison is fondly remembered as a gracious hostess and the brave savior of priceless White House artifacts before its burning in 1814 including Gilbert Stuart's portrait of George Washington. But...
Lot #3307 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
Louisa C. Adams (1775-1852; US First Lady, Widow of John Quincy Adams), free frank "L.C. Adams" on mourning cover letter addressed to Royal Street, London, red "Washington D.C. Sep 13 Free" cds, black "5" debit handstamp in top right corner, manuscript "1/-", backstamp showing the year of "1849", small tear in the right top corner where the debit handstamp is, slight tear on backflap, still Very FinernLouisa C. Adams was the...
Lot #3308 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
Julia Grant (1826-1902; First Lady of the United States, Widow of Pres. U.S. Grant), free frank "Julia D. Grant" on mourning cover addressed in her hand to Mrs. George W. Childs (wife of a prominent publisher and philanthropist), March 26, 1889 New York duplex over frank, Very Fine and rare, ex-GruninrnA devoted wife, Julia Grant often joined her husband at his military postings, including several trips to the front during...
Lot #3309 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks
Mary Lord Harrison (1858-1948; US First Lady, Widow of Benjamin Harrison), free frank, "Mary Lord Harrison", black "New York, NY 7947, June 5, 4pm" cds, black "Grand Central Station" handstamp with two lines above and below the stamp, some smudging of the ink, still Very FinernMary Lord Dimmick Harrison, Benjamin Harrison»s second wife was 25 years younger than Harrison and was the niece of his first wife. She believed in the empowerment of...
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