Lot 208
1779 (Dec. 11) to Mount Holly, N.J., folded cover with date docketing from Samuel Huntington as President of the Continental Congress to "His Excellency The Governor of New Jersey", free frank endorsement "S. Huntington" and "public service", faults reinforced, Fine.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
EXCEEDINGLY RARE PRESIDENT OF CONGRESS FREE FRANK.
Samuel Huntington was a signer of the Declaration of Independence and President of the Continental Congress from September 29, 1779 to July 6, 1781.
There were no examples of this free frank in the sales of Grunin or Robertson.
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| Realized $2,900 |
