Lot 3082
Abraham Lincoln, clear free frank "A. Lincoln" as President on cover also addressed in his hand to Major Gen. Sandford in New York, N.Y., "Washington D.C. Apr 21, 1863" double-circle datestamp, reverse with no flap and small paper loss at left, Very Fine.
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000
A CHOICE AND RARE ABRAHAM LINCOLN FREE FRANK AS PRESIDENT.
Expertization: signed by Gimelson in pencil.
This cover originally contained (no longer present) orders to Major Gen. Charles Sandford, Military Commander of New York City, to forward mail from a neutral country (England), taken in capture of a rebel packet boat.
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