{"product_id":"president-john-tyler-signed-free-frank-to-rhode-island-rare-as-pres-psa-auto","title":"President John Tyler Signed Free Frank to Rhode Island! Rare as Pres! 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The cover bears Tyler's distinctive \u003cstrong data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"433\"\u003e\"J. Tyler\"\u003c\/strong\u003e presidential free frank in the upper right corner, allowing the envelope to travel through the United States mail without postage during his administration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"924\"\u003eAddressed to \u003cstrong data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"625\"\u003eElisha R. Potter\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"655\"\u003eKingston, Rhode Island\u003c\/strong\u003e, the cover features a bold red \u003cstrong data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"707\"\u003eWashington, D.C.\u003c\/strong\u003e postal cancellation dated \u003cstrong data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"750\"\u003eMay 19, 1842\u003c\/strong\u003e, during Tyler's presidency. The reverse remains intact with its original sealed flap, further preserving the integrity of this remarkable nineteenth-century postal artifact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003eThe envelope has been professionally encapsulated by PSA\/DNA in a tamper-evident holder, ensuring its long-term preservation while showcasing one of the most desirable forms of presidential autograph collecting—a genuine presidential free frank used during the signer's administration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1683\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003eJohn Tyler (1790–1862) became the 10th President of the United States in 1841 following the death of President William Henry Harrison, becoming the first vice president in American history to assume the presidency upon the death of a sitting president. His assumption of full presidential powers established an important constitutional precedent that remained in place until the adoption of the Twenty-Fifth Amendment more than a century later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"2068\"\u003eDuring Tyler's administration, he championed westward expansion and signed legislation establishing the framework for the eventual annexation of Texas. His presidency also saw the conclusion of the Second Seminole War and the negotiation of the Webster–Ashburton Treaty in 1842, which peacefully resolved several boundary disputes between the United States and British North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2445\"\u003ePresidential free franks from Tyler's administration are highly sought after because they served both as official postal instruments and personally signed presidential endorsements. Surviving examples from his presidency are considerably scarcer than those of many later presidents, making them especially desirable for advanced collectors of presidential and postal history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2552\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2482\"\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Encapsulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2485\"\u003eAuthenticated and encapsulated by PSA\/DNA as an \u003cstrong data-start=\"2533\" data-end=\"2551\"\u003eAuthentic Auto\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2553\" data-end=\"3161\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14tys4p\" data-start=\"2553\" data-end=\"2597\"\u003ePSA\/DNA Certification Number: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2597\"\u003e85865404\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qt4961\" data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"2678\"\u003ePSA label identifies the item as: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2634\" data-end=\"2678\"\u003eFree Frank – John Tyler – Authentic Auto\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e6wt78\" data-start=\"2679\" data-end=\"2822\"\u003eOriginal presidential free frank envelope signed \u003cstrong data-start=\"2730\" data-end=\"2744\"\u003e\"J. Tyler\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and postmarked \u003cstrong data-start=\"2760\" data-end=\"2794\"\u003eWashington, D.C., May 19, 1842\u003c\/strong\u003e, during Tyler's presidency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3s4v7k\" data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2939\"\u003eProfessionally encapsulated in a PSA\/DNA tamper-evident holder for superior preservation, protection, and display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tzsrtc\" data-start=\"2940\" data-end=\"3161\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2942\" data-end=\"2984\"\u003eAdditional Documentation \u0026amp; Provenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"2985\" data-end=\"3161\"\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\n\u003cp data-start=\"3163\" data-end=\"3713\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3163\" data-end=\"3182\"\u003eClosing Appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3182\" data-end=\"3185\"\u003eThis outstanding PSA\/DNA-certified John Tyler presidential free frank represents an exceptional survivor from the early republic. Signed and mailed during Tyler's presidency, it combines presidential history, nineteenth-century postal history, and authentic executive correspondence into a single museum-quality artifact. Its rarity, historical importance, and outstanding provenance make it a cornerstone acquisition for advanced collections of United States presidents, early American history, and historic postal memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3715\" data-end=\"4147\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3715\" data-end=\"3735\"\u003eShipping Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3735\" data-end=\"3738\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3738\" data-end=\"4147\" 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. This ensures both security and convenience for the buyer.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"H.A.G.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47828610744483,"sku":"EB-168502141107","price":1695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7509\/6227\/files\/57_02fb31ed-330a-4b63-95ff-e05614e023e9.jpg?v=1782922900","url":"https:\/\/historicalautographsgallery.com\/products\/president-john-tyler-signed-free-frank-to-rhode-island-rare-as-pres-psa-auto","provider":"H.A.G.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}