By: Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc.
lot # 431 - united states postal history free franks - presidents' wives
Anna Harrison. 1775-1864, Wife of William Henry Harrison, 9th President of the U.S. Manuscript "Free, Anna Harrison" free frank as Presidential Widow on folded cover addressed in her hand to George Mendenhall in Cleveland Oh., red "Cleves, O, Jue 3" straightline with blue manuscript day, Very Fine.
Estimate; $500 - 750.
A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF ONE OF THE SCARCEST PRESIDENTIAL WIDOW FREE FRANKS.
Anna Harrison was widowed on April 4, 1841 and was granted free franking privilege September 9th. Although she had the free franking privilege for over 23 years until her death in 1864, it is still one of the scarcest widow free franks.
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