Full free frank, measuring 12.75 x 7.5 unfolded, with the address panel measuring 8 x 3.5. Addressed by Whipple to “The Honrble Josiah Bartlett Esq., Kingston, New Hampshire,” and franked in the lower left, “Free, W. Whipple.” Also docketed in the upper right by Bartlett, “W. Whipple, 24th May 1779.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, paper loss from wax seals along top edge, scattered soiling, light brush to Whipple’s signature, and a crease through Bartlett’s notation. An unusual and desirable pairing of two Signers. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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