Lot 157
1775-76 (c.) Philadelphia Pa. to Cambridge Ms., folded cover with free frank endorsement "Congress Philada, John Hancock" and "On Public Service", addressed to John Thomas, First Brigadier General in the American Army; tape reinforced and some erosion, Fine.
Estimate 5,000 - 7,500
First signer of Declaration of Independence, John Hancock was a member of the Continental Congress for Massachusetts, 1774-1778. He also served as the first Governor of Massachusetts and was re-elected in 1787.
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| Realized $7,250 |
