Three items: a full free frank, measuring 9.75 x 8 unfolded with a center panel of 5.25 x 3.25, docketed January 25, 1820, in another hand, addressed to “General Js. Breckinridge, Richmond,” and franked in the upper right, “Free, James Madison”; and two identical engraved portraits of Madison seated in a chair, published by Johnson, Fry & Co. of New York from the original painting by Chappel, 7.5 x 10.5, bearing facsimile signatures in the lower borders. Lower borders also bear 1861 copyright notices. In overall very good to fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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