{"product_id":"first-lady-grace-coolidge-signed-free-frank-envelope-psa-auto-1","title":"First Lady Grace Coolidge Signed Free Frank Envelope PSA Auto","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"137\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"53\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"56\"\u003eGrace Coolidge Signed Free Frank Envelope – PSA\/DNA Certified Authentic #85894518\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"661\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"155\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"158\"\u003eAn attractive \u003cstrong data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"195\"\u003efree frank envelope\u003c\/strong\u003e personally signed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"235\"\u003eGrace Coolidge\u003c\/strong\u003e, wife of President Calvin Coolidge and First Lady of the United States from 1923 to 1929. Executed in bold blue fountain pen, Grace Coolidge's signature appears prominently in the upper right corner of the envelope, serving as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"481\"\u003efree frank\u003c\/strong\u003e in place of a postage stamp. The signature is tied by the \u003cstrong data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"570\"\u003eNorthampton, Massachusetts\u003c\/strong\u003e postal cancellation dated \u003cstrong data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"614\"\u003eJuly 23, 1937\u003c\/strong\u003e, confirming the envelope's genuine postal use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"692\"\u003eThe envelope is addressed to:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"758\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"714\"\u003eE. Gübelin, Inc.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"717\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"737\"\u003e576 Fifth Avenue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"740\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"758\"\u003eNew York, N.Y.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003eFollowing President Calvin Coolidge's death in 1933, Grace Coolidge retained the congressional franking privilege as the widow of a former president, allowing her signature to serve as postage on official correspondence. This example has been professionally authenticated and encapsulated by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003ePSA\/DNA\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving both the autograph and its historical postal significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1509\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003eGrace Anna Goodhue Coolidge (1879–1957) served as First Lady of the United States during the presidency of Calvin Coolidge and became one of the most admired and popular First Ladies of the twentieth century. Known for her warmth, charm, and devotion to charitable causes, she remained a respected public figure long after leaving the White House.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"2096\"\u003eAfter President Coolidge's death in 1933, Grace continued to reside in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003eNorthampton, Massachusetts\u003c\/strong\u003e, where she maintained an active correspondence with friends, organizations, and admirers. As the widow of a former president, she possessed the privilege of sending mail under her signature as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003efree frank\u003c\/strong\u003e, making these signed envelopes especially desirable to collectors of presidential history and postal memorabilia. Genuine Grace Coolidge free franks from the years immediately following her husband's death are considerably scarcer than standard presidential correspondence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2244\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Encapsulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003eThis free frank has been \u003cstrong data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2192\"\u003ePSA\/DNA Certified Authentic\u003c\/strong\u003e and is encapsulated in a tamper-evident PSA holder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2735\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7geg8e\" data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2295\"\u003eAuthentication: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2295\"\u003ePSA\/DNA Certified Authentic\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ges04v\" data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2336\"\u003ePSA Certification Number: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2336\"\u003e85894518\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10cuwrv\" data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2411\"\u003eOriginal mailed free frank envelope personally signed by Grace Coolidge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sbulh\" data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2513\"\u003eSignature tied to the envelope by the July 23, 1937 Northampton, Massachusetts postal cancellation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tzsrtc\" data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2735\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2558\"\u003eAdditional Documentation \u0026amp; Provenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2735\"\u003eAt buyer’s request, Historical Autographs Gallery will include an additional “Historical Autographs Gallery Certificate” signed by our company founder Luke Pascal at no cost.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2737\" data-end=\"3163\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2737\" data-end=\"2756\"\u003eClosing Appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2756\" data-end=\"2759\"\u003eGrace Coolidge remains one of the most beloved First Ladies in American history, and her authenticated free franks are prized by collectors for their rarity and historical importance. This beautifully preserved 1937 example, authenticated by PSA\/DNA, combines an authentic First Lady signature, genuine postal history, and the enduring legacy of the Coolidge family into a single exceptional collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"3165\" data-end=\"3597\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3165\" data-end=\"3185\"\u003eShipping Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3185\" data-end=\"3188\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3188\" data-end=\"3597\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eFor 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. 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