Title:
Grace Coolidge Signed Free Frank Envelope – PSA/DNA Certified Authentic #85894517

Description:
An exceptional free frank envelope personally signed by Grace Coolidge, First Lady of the United States from 1923 to 1929 and wife of President Calvin Coolidge. Executed in bold blue fountain pen across the upper right corner, Grace Coolidge's signature serves as the free frank, replacing a postage stamp under the congressional franking privilege extended to widows of former presidents. The signature is tied by the Northampton, Massachusetts postal cancellation dated June 23, 1956, confirming the envelope's authentic postal use.

The envelope is addressed to:

Mr. Francis Raymond
Lake Boone
Hudson, Massachusetts

The reverse bears the printed return address:

Mrs. Coolidge
Road Forks
Northampton, Massachusetts

The envelope has been professionally authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA, preserving both the historic free frank and its remarkable postal history.

Historical Context:
Grace Anna Goodhue Coolidge (1879–1957) served as First Lady during the presidency of Calvin Coolidge and became one of the most admired and beloved First Ladies of the twentieth century. Following President Coolidge's death in 1933, she continued to live at the family's home in Northampton, Massachusetts, where she maintained an active correspondence with friends, admirers, institutions, and collectors.

As the widow of a former president, Grace Coolidge retained the privilege of sending official mail under her own signature rather than affixing postage—a practice known as the free frank. These signed envelopes represent a fascinating intersection of presidential history and American postal history, with genuine examples from the post-presidential years becoming increasingly scarce and desirable among collectors.

Authentication & Encapsulation:
This signed free frank has been PSA/DNA Certified Authentic and is encapsulated in a tamper-evident PSA holder.

• Authentication: PSA/DNA Certified Authentic
• PSA Certification Number: 85894517
• Original mailed free frank envelope personally signed by Grace Coolidge.
• Signature tied by the June 23, 1956 Northampton, Massachusetts postal cancellation.
• Additional Documentation & Provenance: At buyer’s request, Historical Autographs Gallery will include an additional “Historical Autographs Gallery Certificate” signed by our company founder Luke Pascal at no cost.

Closing Appeal:
Grace Coolidge free franks are among the most desirable artifacts associated with America's First Ladies, combining a genuine autograph with documented postal use and historical significance. This beautifully preserved, PSA/DNA-certified example from 1956 offers collectors an exceptional opportunity to acquire a scarce piece of presidential and postal history from one of the nation's most admired First Ladies.

Shipping Notice:
For insurance purposes, items sold over $600 may require signature confirmation upon delivery. Higher-value items, likely over $1,500, are shipped via FedEx 2-Day with Direct Signature Confirmation. FedEx provides the most flexibility when requiring a signature, allowing you to make special delivery requests directly through their tracking system. This ensures both security and convenience for the buyer.