Sale 283


 
Lot 2011

Franklin, Benjamin (1706-1790), Delegate to the Continental Congress, Colonial and United States postmaster general, inventor, philosopher, and publisher.

Signed "B. Free Franklin" free frank on cover front addressed to Mrs. Franklin at Philadelphia, red "FREE" in circle handstamp, manuscript "via N. York proof. Packet", the cover was sent while Franklin was a Delegate to the Continental Congress in New York, couple edge tears, Very Fine appearance.
Estimate 15,000 - 20,000

SCARCE FREE FRANK OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN TO HIS WIFE IN PHILADELPHIA.

 
Realized $18,000



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