Desirable full free frank, measuring 9.75 x 7.75 unfolded with a 5 x 3.25 center panel, addressed by Adams to “William Russell Esq’r, Corresponding Secretary of the American Institute of Instruction, Boston,” and franked in the upper right, “J. Q. Adams.” Panel is also postmarked Washington, DC, and bears a ‘Free’ stamp touching the first initial in the franking signature. In very good condition, with scattered toning and soiling, some brushing and running to ink, and small tears to the edges. Russell was a prominent Scottish-born educator and elocutionist who served as the editor of the American Journal of Education. He worked extensively throughout New England, and specialized in training new teachers. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA.
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