Lot 24
Rutherford B. Hayes, 1822-1893, 19th President of the United States 1877-81. Free frank "R.B. Hayes" as President on engraved Executive Mansion corner card cover to L. J. Cist in Cincinnati O., endorsed "Personal", purple "Washington D.C. Aug. 20 8 P.M. 1878" cds, blue "Cin'ti O. Received. Aug 21 6PM" receiving backstamp; some soiling and abrasion below signature, small edge tears, Fine.Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE RUTHERFORD B. HAYES AUTOGRAPH FREE FRANK AS PRESIDENT.
With the abolishment of the free frank in July 1873, Hayes did not have the free-franking privilege as President; therefore, envelopes bearing his signature are extremely rare.