Franking signature, “James Buchanan, Free,” on a 6 x 3.25 postal cover addressed in his hand to Col. Reab Frazier in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and postmarked Bedford, Pennsylvania, July 31. A contemporary docket on an integral flap dates the item to 1839. Vertical fold touching a few letters of first name and “free” cancellation stamp touch “Buch”, otherwise fine, bright condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
