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Lot #1070
David Crockett Rare Signed Free Frank

"Free, D. Crockett"—rare hand-addressed and free franked panel by Crockett, addressing the publishers of his popular autobiography

Estimate: $10000+

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"Free, D. Crockett"—rare hand-addressed and free franked panel by Crockett, addressing the publishers of his popular autobiography

Rare hand-addressed and free-franked envelope panel, 5.5 x 2.5, addressed by Crockett to his publisher, "Messrs. E. L. Cary & A. Hart, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania," and franked in the upper right, "Free, D. Crockett." Affixed to a slightly larger sheet and in very good to fine condition, with light soiling, and three tiny areas of paper loss. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder.

Carey & Hart were the publishers of A Narrative of the Life of David Crockett, which was released in 1834. The 'autobiography'—colorfully describing his exploits as a bear hunter, Indian fighter, and frontier politician—did much to cement his status as a folk hero. A year after its release he would lose his place in Congress and turn to Texas, where he would fall at the Alamo in 1836.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Encapsulated Auction
  • Dates: November 22, 2024 - December 19, 2024