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.
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Realized $18,000 |