Lot 176
Edith K. Roosevelt (1861-1948, Widow of Theodore Roosevelt). Two free frank covers with machine cancels of Oyster Bay, N.Y. showing different type free frank signatures, the 1st is used in 1931 to Boston showing the full signature "Edith K. Roosevelt", the 2nd cover is addressed by Mrs. Roosevelt & used in 1936 to New York with abbreviated signature "Edith K. Roosevelt" (light diagonal cover crease affecting part of signature).Estimate $200 - 300.
Edith Kermit Carow grew up near the Roosevelts in Manhattan and was a constant companion of the Roosevelt children. Throughout their childhood, Edith and Theodore often went hiking, swimming and rowing together. They quarreled while TR was in college and shortly thereafter, he met Alice Lee. When 19-year-old Alice and 22-year-old Theodore married in 1880, a heartbroken Edith attended the wedding. Alice died in 1884 and a chance meeting of Edith and Theodore in 1885 rekindled their friendship. They were married in 1886 and had five children. Theodore Roosevelt died on January 6, 1919. Edith Kermit Roosevelt was granted the franking privilege on October 27, 1919, on what would have been TR's 61st birthday.
Realized: $100