Fond Du Lac, W.T. Clear strike of blue oval postmark with blue manuscript "June 20" date and matching "25" cent rating on 1845 folded letter to Buffalo N.Y., Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
Auction # 67 - The Westpex Sale
By: Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc.
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Apr 28, 2016 America/Los_Angeles
Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 67 - The Westpex Sale
Thursday Apr 28, 2016 08:00 to Sunday May 01, 2016 14:00 America/Los_Angeles
Last date for bids:
Thursday Apr 28, 2016 07:00 America/Los_Angeles
We are pleased to have been named once again as the Official Auctioneer for Westpex, the West Coast’s premier philatelic exhibition.
For this special event we will offer over 3600 lots, which will feature the Rob Lund 3c 1851-57 Collection, specialized United States Revenue stamps, Telegraph Stamps, U.S. Possessions including part II of the Gary Peters collection of Hawaii and specialized sections of U.S. and Canadian Coins, U.S. Valentines, Ryukyu and Mexico, plus a fine array of United States and Worldwide stamps and postal history.
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Lot #1551 - united states postal history State Postmarks - Pennsylvania to Wisconsin
Lot #1552 - united states postal history State Postmarks - Pennsylvania to Wisconsin
Green Bay, W.T. "Mrch 14.". Red straightline handstamp and red manuscript dating with matching "Paid 25" rating on folded cover to Albany N.Y., reverse with 1837 docketing; small edge tear, light file fold through marking, Very Fine and desirable example of this rare straightline, ex-Chase.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Lot #1553 - united states postal history State Postmarks - Pennsylvania to Wisconsin
Early Wisconsin Postal History, 1830-1844. Group of 7 Wisconsin stampless covers while part of Michigan or Wisconsin Territory comprising 1835 Sault de Mare Mic.T. to St. Peter's Miss. via Fort Snelling, 1833 Fort Winnebago M.T. to New York N.Y., 1830 Green Bay M.T. to Philadelphia, 1836 "Minl. Point M.T." to Galena Ill., 1842 Geneva W.T. to New York via Chicago, 1844 Prarie du Chen Wis. Terr. from Fort Crawford to Washington D.C.,...
Lot #1554 - united states postal history Free Franks & Autographs
John Adams. 1735-1826, 2nd President 1797-1801. Free frank "J. Adams" signature as ex-President in a late shaky hand on folded cover to Isaac H. Tiffany Esqr. at Schoharie Bridge N.Y., inside "President Adams, June 1st 1819" docketing, no postal markings; small cover tear at top, remarkably fresh and Very Fine.
Estimate; $1,500 - 2,000.
Lot #1555 - united states postal history Free Franks & Autographs
John Quincy Adams. 1767-1848, 6th President of United States 1825-29. Free frank "J. Q. Adams" signature as Secretary of State on folded cover to Bennington Vt., indistinct Washington D.C. cds with matching "Free" rating handstamp, "Department of State" designation at top right, Very Fine.
Estimate; $500 - 750.
Son of John Adams, he was Minister to the Netherlands, Prussia, Russia and Great Britain, and...
Lot #1556 - united states postal history Free Franks & Autographs
James Buchanan. 1791-1868, 15th President of the United States 1857-61. Manuscript free frank "Free James Buchanan" as ex-President on cover addressed in his hand to Moses Kelly Esquire in Washington City, "Lancaster Pa Apr 14 1862" cds and matching "Free" rating handstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #1557 - united states postal history Free Franks & Autographs
Jimmy Carter. 1924-, 39th President of the United States 1977-81. Manuscript "J Carter" free frank signature as ex-President on immaculate cover to Lacorsse Wis., bold "Americus, GA Oct 19 1987" duplex handstamp, typed Plains Ga. return address, Extremely Fine and choice Jimmy Carter free frank as ex-President.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Jimmy Carter and his wife were born in Plains Ga. where he currently lives....
Lot #1558 - united states postal history Free Franks & Autographs
Calvin Coolidge. 1872-1933, 30th President of the United States 1923-29. Autograph signature "Calvin Coolidge" on official The White House, Official Business penalty envelope to Hon. Harry K. Taylor in Hartford Conn., bold "Washington D.C. Jan 29 1925" machine cancel, Very Fine.
Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.
ONE OF THE FINEST RECORDED CALVIN COOLIDGE FRANKING SIGNATURE AS PRESIDENT.
Coolidge was...
Lot #1559 - united states postal history Free Franks & Autographs
Jefferson Davis. President of the Confederacy, 1861-65. Blue 1848 folded cover with manuscript "Free J. Davis, U.S.S." free frank endorsement as U.S. Senator to Adj. General Jones at Washington D.C., red "New-York Aug 15" cds and blue manuscript "F" rating; refolded and small taped hole in address, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Jefferson Finis Davis (1808-89) was an American statesman and leader...
Lot #1560 - united states postal history Free Franks & Autographs
Millard Fillmore. 1800-1874, 13th President 1850-53. Bold free frank "M. Fillmore" signature on cover to Thos. A. Robinson in Philadelphia Pa., partial "Washington D.C. 'Free' Nov 7" cds; wax seal has been cutout, fresh and Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Fillmore served in Washington from 1833-1835 and 1837-1843 while a member of the House of Representatives and 1849-1850 while Vice President. He became...
Lot #1561 - united states postal history Free Franks & Autographs
Gerald R. Ford. 1913-2006, 38th President of the United States 1974-77. Blue manuscript "Gerald Ford" free frank signature on The White House, Washington corner card cover to Charles D. Carroll in New Orleans La., "Washington. D.C. 16 Dec. 1976" machine cds with slogan cancel, immaculate and Extremely Fine.
Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.
AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE GERALD FORD FREE FRANK AS PRESIDENT.
A...
Lot #1562 - united states postal history Free Franks & Autographs
Ulysses S. Grant. 1822-85, 18th President of the United States 1869-77. Free frank "U.S. Grant" signature as President on 1875 cover addressed in his hand to Judge Edwards Pierrepont, Atty. Gen. at Washington D.C., "Elizabeth N.J. Sep 21" origin cds, endorsed "President" at left; flap reattached, Very Fine.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
President Ulysses S. Grant appointed Pierrepont Attorney General of the United...
Lot #1563 - united states postal history Free Franks & Autographs
Alexander Hamilton. Manuscript "Free, A. Hamilton" free frank on 1792 folded cover to Samuel R. Gerry as Collector at Marblehead Mass., endorsed "(Salem Mail)" at left, Philadelphia "13 IY" Franklin mark and matching "Free" rating handstamp, inside docketed "Alexr Hamilton Esqr. Letter, June 8th 1792"; light file fold, accompanied by engraved Hamilton portrait on large card, Very Fine.
Estimate; $3,000 - 4,000.
...
Lot #1564 - united states postal history Free Franks & Autographs
Rutherford B. Hayes. 1822-1893, 19th President of the United States 1877-81. Signed "R B Hayes" as President in pencil on Executive Mansion imprint cover to Hon. Martin Townsend at local address, carried outside the mails, Very Fine and exceedingly rare Presidential signature, ex-Robertson.
Estimate; $500 - 750.
With the abolishment of the free frank in July 1873, Hayes did not have the free-franking privilege...
Lot #1565 - united states postal history Free Franks & Autographs
Andrew Jackson. 1767-1845, 7th President of the United States 1829-1837. Free frank "Free, Andrew Jackson" signature on folded cover addressed entirely in his hand to "Colo. Sml Swortwout, New York" and with "Mail" endorsement at lower left; small cover flaws including edge tear and some paper loss on reverse, Very Fine.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
Samuel Swartout as addressee makes this a particularly...
Lot #1566 - united states postal history Free Franks & Autographs
Frank James Cover and Signed Letter. (January 10, 1843 - February 18, 1915) was a Confederate soldier, guerrilla and outlaw. He was the older brother of outlaw Jesse James and was also part of the James - Younger Gang: signature on letter datelined "Independence Jail, Nov 19th, 1883" to Major Greber how wrote to James asking for his signature (for his father's autograph collection) with interesting postscript below signature...
Lot #1567 - united states postal history Free Franks & Autographs
Andrew Johnson. 1808-75, 17th President of the United States 1865-69. Free frank "Free Andrew Johnson M.C." as cover as Member of Congress addressed in his hand to Nashville Tenn., postmarked red "Washington D.C., May 14" cds with attached "Free"; some cover restoration, Very Fine appearance.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Johnson was a Tennessee Congressman and Senator who supported the Union over secession, and when...
Lot #1568 - united states postal history Free Franks & Autographs
James Madison. 1751-1836, 4th President of the United States 1809-17. Bold free frank "Free James Madison" signature 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 Fine.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
A CHOICE JAMES MADISON FREE FRANK AS EX-PRESIDENT.
When...
Lot #1569 - united states postal history Free Franks & Autographs
James Monroe. 1758-1831, 5th President of the United States 1817-25. Free frank "James Monroe" signature on folded cover to Charleston S.C., red "Fredg. Va. Oct 3" cds, additional large manuscript "2"; some edge wear, Very Fine.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
This cds type from Fredericksburg Va. is noted as used from 1823 to 1829.
Lot #1570 - united states postal history Free Franks & Autographs
Ronald Reagan. 1911-2004, 40th President of the United States 1981-89. Free frank "Free: Ronald Reagan" signature as ex-President on official White House corner card cover to The Honorable Mark Hatfield, United States Senate, Washington D.C., bold purple "Wash., DC M.O.W.S., USPO, Mar 12 1983" cds; some tone spots at bottom and right edge, Fine.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
Stephen Koschal authenticating text on...
Lot #1571 - united states postal history Free Franks & Autographs
Zachary Taylor. 1784-1850, 12th President of United States 1849-50. Free frank "Z. Taylor Bt. Br. Genl. U.S. Army" as Brigadier General on folded cover endorsed in another hand "Army of the South" and addressed to General Jones in Washington D.C., red "Savannah Geo. Jun. 3" cds and matching "Free" rating handstamp, 1839 docketing inside; vertical file folds and slight splitting along folds, a Very Fine free frank.
...
Lot #1572 - united states postal history Free Franks & Autographs
Harry S. Truman. 1884-1972, 33rd President of the United States 1945-1953. Signature "Harry Truman" as President on White House imprint stationery addressed simply "Kenneth Lee Geist" in his own hand, "Washington D.C. Dec. 3 1947 1-AM" machine cancel, Very Fine and scarce franking signature as President on White House stationery.
Estimate; $400 - 600.
Truman was a Senator from Missouri and chairman of the...
Lot #1573 - united states postal history Free Franks & Autographs
John Tyler. 1790-1862, 10th President of the United States 1841-45. Manuscript "J. Tyler" free frank as ex-President on neat 1859 cover to George Wm. Lewis in Hartford, CT., "Richmond, Va. Apr 11, 1859" cds with matching straight line "Advertised" and "Free" handstamps; flap torn, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate; $500 - 750.
Tyler was a Congressman, Governor of Virginia, and Senator. Elected Vice...
Lot #1574 - united states postal history Free Franks & Autographs
Martin Van Buren. 1782-1862, 8th President 1837-41. Free frank "Free, M. Van Buren" signature on yellow cover to Mrs. G. B. Williams in Ithaca N.Y., "Tinderhook N.Y. Apr 2" cds; flap torn, Very Fine.
Estimate; $400 - 600.
Van Buren was Senator from New York 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...
Lot #1575 - united states postal history Free Franks & Autographs
Secretary of Treasury Free Franks and Signed Letters. Small group comprising 1802 Albert Gallatin signed letter and free frank, 1809 Th. T. Tucker ALS and free frank, 1822 Wm. H Crawford ALS and free frank, 1823 Wm. H. Crawford free frank, 1830s Levi Woodbury free frank, 1855 letter signed by James Guthrie as Sec., 1861 Solmon P. Chase ALS.
Estimate; $400 - 600.
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