{"product_id":"thomas-jefferson-autograph-free-frank-panel-handwritten-as-president-signed-psa","title":"THOMAS JEFFERSON Autograph FREE FRANK Panel Handwritten AS PRESIDENT Signed PSA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegendary Founding Father and Third President of the United States THOMAS JEFFERSON handwritten address Free Frank front panel (circa 1801 - 1809) signed as President. Jefferson hand addresses the envelope to \u003cfont color=\"#0039f3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Mr. James Oldham \/ at mr Galligo's \/ Richmond\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e, and franks at upper left as \u003cfont color=\"#0039f3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"free \/ Th. Jefferson \/ Pr[esident]. US\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e. An excellent and rare inscription from Jefferson in which he inscribes his title as President!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJAMES OLDHAM was a skilled free white joiner, carpenter and builder hired by Jefferson to work at Monticello from 1801 - 1808. He was highly regarded for his in-house joinery, including work on \"air closets\" (privies) and later supplied building materials and advice from Richmond.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: Tahoma;\"\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#0039f3\"\u003ePSA has evaluated the signature and assigned a NM 7 rating.\u003c\/font\u003e The PSA\/DNA Near Mint (NM) 7 autograph grading denotes a strong, high-quality signature that may have minor flaws yet retains excellent overall eye \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Tahoma;\"\u003eappeal.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Tahoma;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBefore modern postage systems, presidents and other officials had the privilege of \"franking\" mail—signing the envelope in place of a stamp—to communicate official matters for free. These signed envelopes are now highly collectible because they contain the authentic signature of the president and are often tied to historical correspondence.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe JEFFERSON handwritten autograph address panel has been thoroughly reviewed and CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC by PSA\/DNA Authentication Services expert examination, and encapsulated using PSA\/DNA's proprietary sonically-sealed technology. UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED GENUINE. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition is as shown \u003cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);\"\u003ewith stains, foxing, scuffs, some paper loss and condition issues consistent with the age, use, wear and handling of a nearly 250 year old document. The Jefferson envelope is noted as FRONT PANEL ONLY (flaps previously removed). PLEASE REVIEW PHOTOS CAREFULLY FOR EXACT CONDITION. Panel measures appx. 3.2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);\"\u003e5\" x 5\" inside 4.25\" x 7.25\" encapsulate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: Tahoma; orphans: 2; widows: 2;\"\u003e\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Tahoma;\"\u003e\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eBuy with confidence – we are among eBay's elite \"most reputable sellers\" of authentic historic autographs and artifacts since 1998! 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