STUNNING & RARE SIGNED F. D. ROOSEVELT PRESIDENTIAL FREE-FRANK - SIGNATURE 1936
$ 2003.76
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FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT A STUNNING SIGNED F.D.R. ITEM OF THE HIGHEST PRESIDENTIAL PHILATELIC INTEREST! ROOSEVELT, FRANKLIN D. (1882-1945). Thirty-second President of the United States (1933-45). Unusual Postal Envelope signed “Franklin D. Roosevelt”, as President, on the return address portion of a red, white, and blue bordered, stamped envelope. In a striking overall presentation, Roosevelt has crossed out the typed address: “On Presidential Yacht” and penned in “U.S.S. Potomac.” 6½” x 3½”. Below the President’s signature and Potomac notation, in type is written: “At Sea Off Florida Coast via Special Plane to Miami, Florida”. Registered mail date stamps on verso April 23 & 24, 1936. Addressed to: ‘James A. Dew, West Palm Beach, Florida’. Hand stamped Special Delivery postal markings and four colorful, canceled postage stamps [totaling 41 cents] which include one commemorating his fifth cousin, President Theodore Roosevelt. The U.S.S. Potomac was FDR’s presidential yacht, commissioned by the Navy in 1936 and served him until his death in 1945. At one time owned by Elvis Presley, it is one of only 2 Presidential yachts still in existence. We have never seen another Presidential postal item quite like this in our 40+ years of handling the finest in historical autographs. A simply superb display item of the highest philatelic interest! Shipping Information US Only - fully insured, tracked with adult signature required on all items. We are full time professional dealers in historic autographs, manuscripts, signed photographs and important signed books. Our experience spans six decades, and we have been members of the ABAA and ILAB for over 40+ years and abide by their code of ethics. We fully guarantee the authenticity of the material we sell. Additional terms are found on our website. Condition of the item is as shown in the illustrations that accompany the listing. Questions? email us and ask.
