First Lady Grace Coolidge Signed Free Frank Envelope PSA 8 Autograph (NM-MT) For Sale

An free frank envelope personally signed by Grace Coolidge, wife of President Calvin Coolidge and First Lady of the United States from 1923 to 1929. Executed in bold blue fountain pen, Grace Coolidge\'s signature appears prominently in the upper right corner of the envelope, serving as the free frank in place of a postage stamp. The signature is tied by the Charleston, South Carolinapostal cancellation dated March23, 1935, confirming the envelope\'s genuine postal use.

The envelope is addressed to:

Mr. John Engels
Keldron, South Dakota

Following President Calvin Coolidge\'s death in 1933, Grace Coolidge retained the congressional franking privilege as the widow of a former president, allowing her signature to serve as postage on official correspondence. This example has been professionally authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA, preserving both the autograph and its historical postal significance.

Historical Context:
Grace Anna Goodhue Coolidge (1879–1957) served as First Lady of the United States during the presidency of Calvin Coolidge and became one of the most admired and popular First Ladies of the twentieth century. Known for her warmth, charm, and devotion to charitable causes, she remained a respected public figure long after leaving the White House.

After President Coolidge\'s death in 1933, Grace continued to reside in Northampton, Massachusetts, where she maintained an active correspondence with friends, organizations, and admirers. It was not uncommon for her to visit the Carolinas in the winter. As the widow of a former president, she possessed the privilege of sending mail under her signature as a free frank, making these signed envelopes especially desirable to collectors of presidential history and postal memorabilia. Genuine Grace Coolidge free franks from the years immediately following her husband\'s death are considerably scarcer than standard presidential correspondence.

Authentication & Encapsulation:
This free frank has been PSA/DNA Certified Authentic and is encapsulated in a tamper-evident PSA holder.

• Authentication: PSA/DNA
• PSA Certification Number: 85977398
• PSA Grade: 8 (Near Mint-Mint)
• Original mailed free frank envelope personally signed by Grace Coolidge.
• Signature tied to the envelope by the March 23, 1935 Charlston, South Carolina postal cancellation.

Grace Coolidge remains one of the most beloved First Ladies in American history, and her authenticated free franks are prized by collectors for their rarity and historical importance. This beautifully preserved 1935 example, authenticated by PSA/DNA, combines an authentic First Lady signature, genuine postal history, and the enduring legacy of the Coolidge family into a single exceptional collectible.