This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/31/2014
James A. Garfield's franking signature, ''JA Garfield / MC [Member of Congress]'' as an Ohio Congressman. Postmark of ''Washington Free / D.C. / Apr / 6'' dates the free frank to 1872-73. Envelope is addressed to Garfield's close friend Burke Hinsdale as President of Garfield's alma mater, Hiram, in Portage, Ohio. Measures 5.57'' x 3.25''. Toning, slight tears to edges, a date notation to verso and an ink blot touching the ''G'' in ''Garfield''. Overall very good.