Sale 343


 
Lot 3034



James Buchanan, free frank "Free James Buchanan" on folded cover to Upton, Pa., "Washington City D.C., Free, Jan 4 1860" c.d.s., Very Fine.
Estimate $400 - 500

President James Buchanan tried to avoid acting at all on the in the crisis over the extension of slavery. His inaction is considered a major cause of the Civil War.


 
Realized $325



Go to lot: