January Annex Auction - Wednesday, January 14th | Lots 1742 - 2606
Wed, Jan 14, 2026 12:00PM EST
Live Auction
Lot 2489
Framed Charles Sumner, Envelope
Estimate: $100 - $200
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $1 |
| $5 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Framed Charles Sumner, Envelope, postmarked from Washington, DC, July 1, 1864, and addressed to Miss. R. L. Duncan, Brumminer [sic] School, Boston, Mass.
Charles Sumner (1811 - 1874), abolitionist, radical Republican, became Senator for Massachusetts, 1851- 1874.
Under glass and mat, with etching of Sumner to right of envelope.
{Approximate dimensions - envelope: 3 1/4" x 5 1/2" W, print: 6 3/4" H x 4 7/8" W}.
With COA from Heritage Collector's Society.
Condition
Envelope toned, glass and frame with minor surface wear and scratches.
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