George Washington Signature, Free Frank with Centennial Stevengraph

Description

Offering a George Washington Free Frank, with a colorful Stevensgraph honoring the Centennial of Washington’s Birth. 

Franking privileges—the ability to send mail by one’s signature rather than by postage—date back to the seventeenth-century English House of Commons. The American Continental Congress adopted the practice in 1775 and the First Congress wrote it into law in 1789. In addition to senators and representatives, the president, cabinet secretaries, and certain executive branch officials also were granted the frank. In those days, every newspaper publisher could send one paper postage free to every other newspaper in the country.

Sig is Very good+, rough edge at left, irregular cut at right, top and bottom even with boardwalk margins; almost indiscernible crease, minor overall toning. 

Stevengraph is flawless, colors are bright, even the fringe is perfect.

Washington, George. Free Frank framed with Stevensgraph. N.p. N.d., Sig dimensions are 3″ x 1 1/2″, the Stevengraph is 11″ x 2 1/2″ Handsomely framed to an Overall size 17″ x 3″.