{"product_id":"president-john-tyler-signed-free-frank-sent-to-boston-psa-auto","title":"President John Tyler Signed Free Frank Sent to Boston PSA Auto","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"135\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"58\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"61\"\u003e\nFree Franked Envelope Signed by President John Tyler — PSA\/DNA Certified\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"591\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"153\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"156\"\u003e\nOriginal \u003cstrong data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"190\"\u003efree franked envelope\u003c\/strong\u003e addressed and signed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"229\"\u003eJohn Tyler\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"270\"\u003e10th President of the United States\u003c\/strong\u003e. The envelope is boldly hand-addressed to \u003cstrong data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"367\"\u003eJ.J. French, Box 1203, P.O., Boston, Massachusetts\u003c\/strong\u003e, and features Tyler’s signature in the upper right corner, \u003cstrong data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"442\"\u003e“J. Tyler,”\u003c\/strong\u003e alongside the word \u003cstrong data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"472\"\u003e“FREE”\u003c\/strong\u003e — a privilege afforded to former presidents and certain federal officials, allowing them to send mail without postage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003eA clear postal cancellation from \u003cstrong data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"648\"\u003eRichmond, Virginia\u003c\/strong\u003e, dated \u003cstrong data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"667\"\u003eApril 3\u003c\/strong\u003e (year not visible), appears on the left side of the envelope, consistent with Tyler’s post-presidency residence in Virginia. The envelope remains in \u003cstrong data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"840\"\u003every fine condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, protected in a tamper-evident \u003cstrong data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"888\"\u003ePSA\/DNA slab\u003c\/strong\u003e for long-term preservation and display. The ink remains dark and fully legible, with the address and signature clean and well-executed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1049\"\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003eJohn Tyler (1790–1862)\u003c\/strong\u003e served as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003e10th President of the United States\u003c\/strong\u003e from 1841 to 1845, succeeding to the presidency upon the death of William Henry Harrison. A staunch advocate for states’ rights, Tyler’s presidency was marked by significant constitutional precedent-setting, particularly regarding presidential succession.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1848\"\u003eAfter leaving office, Tyler returned to his home state of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003eVirginia\u003c\/strong\u003e, where he remained active in politics, eventually aligning with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1544\"\u003eConfederacy\u003c\/strong\u003e shortly before his death — making him the only U.S. president to be \u003cstrong data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003ealigned with a rival government\u003c\/strong\u003e at the time of his passing. Correspondence from his post-presidency years, especially \u003cstrong data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1750\"\u003efree franks\u003c\/strong\u003e, are valued relics of the era and reflect the privileges still extended to former heads of state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1887\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Encapsulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"2264\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1924\"\u003eCertified Authentic by PSA\/DNA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"1968\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1968\"\u003ePSA\/DNA Certification #: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1966\"\u003e85724986\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"2042\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"2042\"\u003eSlabbed in a secure PSA holder with full tamper-evident encapsulation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2264\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2264\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2087\"\u003eAdditional Documentation \u0026amp; Provenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2264\"\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2767\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2285\"\u003eClosing Appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2288\"\u003e\nThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2317\"\u003eauthentic free frank\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong data-start=\"2323\" data-end=\"2347\"\u003ePresident John Tyler\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a rare and historically rich artifact from a consequential and often underappreciated U.S. president. Featuring Tyler’s clear signature and Richmond postal mark, this envelope is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2571\"\u003echoice presidential collectible\u003c\/strong\u003e for students of American history, early postal history enthusiasts, or advanced autograph collectors. The PSA\/DNA encapsulation ensures both authenticity and preservation for generations to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2769\" data-end=\"3201\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2769\" data-end=\"2789\"\u003eShipping Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2789\" data-end=\"2792\"\u003e\n\u003cem data-start=\"2792\" data-end=\"3201\"\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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