Sale 1075 — 2014 Rarities of the World

Sale Date — Thursday, 26 June, 2014

Category — Autographs, Free Franks, Presidential Related, Stampless

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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
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Sale 1075, Lot 1007, Autographs, Free Franks, Presidential Related, StamplessDavid Crockett. Frontiersman, Congressman from Tennessee, killed at the Battle of the Alamo, free frank "Free D. Crockett" on folded cover addressed in Crockett's hand to Henry Farnam in Concord N.H., red "City of Washington Feb. 11" circular datestamp and matching "Free" handstamp, expert restoration does not affect frank or markings

VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE CONGRESSIONAL FREE FRANK BY DAVY CROCKETT, THE LEGENDARY AMERICAN FRONTIERSMAN AND TEXAS WAR HERO WHO WAS KILLED IN THE BATTLE OF THE ALAMO.

David "Davy" Crockett (1786-1836) represented Tennessee in the U.S. House of Representatives, served in the Texas Revolution, and died at the Battle of the Alamo. This legendary American's signature is extremely scarce in any form and of the greatest rarity as a free frank.

Ex Dr. Robertson.

E. 10,000-15,000
19,500