Lot 60
David Crockett, 1786-1836, Representative from Tennessee 1827-31 & 1833-35, Killed at the Battle of the Alamo. Free frank "Free, D. Crockett" on partial folded cover addressed fully in his hand to J.B. Baker Esqr. at Gettysburg Penn., no postal markings; edge faults, Fine.Estimate $7,500 - 10,000.
A RARE CONGRESSIONAL FREE FRANK BY DAVY CROCKETT, THE LEGENDARY AMERICAN FRONTIERSMAN AND TEXAS WAR HERO WHO WAS KILLED IN THE BATTLE OF THE ALAMO.
David "Davy" Crockett (1786-1836) represented Tennessee in the U.S. House of Representatives, served in the Texas Revolution, and died at the Battle of the Alamo. This legendary American's signature is extremely scarce in any form and of the greatest rarity as a free frank.
Realized: $9,000