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 Benjamin Franklin. Free frank "B Free Franklin" on restored cover front only addressed to "Jno. Lawrence & Wm. Smith Esqrs., Burlington", ms. "Free" postmark applied at Philadelphia,
accompanied by part of lettersheet (contents removed) with docketing "Benj. Franklin, Philada. July 23rd, 1776"A SCARCE BENJAMIN FRANKLIN FREE FRANK, WITH ACCOMPANYING DOCKETED INNER LETTERSHEET DATING THIS TO JULY 23, 1776, A CRUCIAL
MONTH IN AMERICAN HISTORY. FRANKLIN WAS POSTMASTER GENERAL OF THE CONTINENTAL CONGRESS WHEN HE APPLIED THIS FRANKING SIGNATURE. The content, which was an autograph letter signed by Benjamin Franklin, was removed by the current owner and sold
separately. A color copy accompanies. (Image) |
E. 15,000-20,000
SOLD for $7,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
