T.H. Benton, MO Senator, PSA MINT 9 FF & Endorsed Cover With PSA/DNA LOA
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T.H. Benton, MO Senator, PSA MINT 9 FF & Endorsed Cover With PSA/DNA LOA
A transmittal wrapper signed by Thomas Hart Benton (1782-1858), one of the two first U.S. Senators from Missouri, as "Free. Thomas H. Benton" in the postage section at upper right, and also endorsed in his hand with the name and location of his addressee, as "James W. Dowell, Esq. / Abingdon, Vir." N.d., n.p. Encapsulated and PSA/DNA graded MINT 9. Expected wear including isolated foxing and scuffs, else near fine. The wrapper measures 5.625" x 3.625." The slab measures 9.5" x 4.5." Accompanied by a PSA/DNA Letter of Grading and Authenticity, certification number 85100757, dated October 31, 2023.
Thomas Hart Benton the politician was a paternal ancestor and namesake of twentieth-century painter Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975). The elder Benton served as U.S. Senator from Missouri from 1821-1851, and as a U.S. Congressman representing Missouri's 1st district between 1853 and 1855. A lifelong Democrat, Benton lobbied for Western expansion and the restriction of slavery.
This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.
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