Lot
1564 
Rutherford B. Hayes, 1822-1893, 19th President of the United States 1877-81. Signed "R B Hayes" as President in pencil on Executive Mansion imprint cover to Hon. Martin Townsend at local address, carried outside the mails, Very Fine and exceedingly rare Presidential signature, ex-Robertson. Estimate $500 - 750.
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. This cover was carried outside the mails within Washington D.C.
Realized: $350