Eminent American senator and statesman (1813-1861), dubbed the 'Little Giant,' perhaps best remembered for his role in the Lincoln-Douglas debates during the 1858 campaign for the Senate race in Illinois. Free-franked envelope panel, 4.5 x 2.75, addressed in another hand to "Richard Barrik, St. Louis, Mo.," and franked along the top, "Free, S. A. Douglas." Panel also bears a Washington, D.C. postmark. Panel is affixed to an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition, with light soiling, and paper loss to the top edge.
This item is Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA
Buy a third-party letter of authenticity for
$50.00
*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.
