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George Washington Signed Free Frank

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Autographs Start Price:NA Estimated At:15,000.00 - 25,000.00 USD
George Washington Signed Free Frank

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Auction Date:2021 Dec 08 @ 18:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:15th Floor WeWork, Boston, Massachusetts, 02108, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Desirable free frank, 6.25 x 2.75, addressed in another hand to "On Public Service, Brig'r General Wayne, commanding Light Infantry," and franked in the lower left, "Go: Washington." Double-matted and framed with engravings to an overall size of 17.5 x 17. In fine condition, with light staining along the central vertical fold.

Any example of Washington's autograph is highly sought, but this example is particularly desirable as it is directed to Brigadier General Anthony Wayne, whose daring tactics—and angry temperament—earned him the nickname 'Mad Anthony.' Considered to be one of the most brilliant Continental Army officers, Wayne commanded troops in the Philadelphia Campaign of 1777–1778 before famously leading the 1779 storming of the British fort at Stony Point, New York.