Free-Franked Signature / Unsigned Steel Engraving.
One-third of the "Great Triumvirate" that included Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun, this powerhouse conservative Democratic statesman served New Hampshire in Congress (1813-17, 1823-27), Massachusetts in the Senate (1827-41, 1845-50), and Presidents Harrison, Tyler and Fillmore as Secretary of State (1841-43, 1850-52). Item #51919
Bold "Danl Webster / U.S. Senate" in brown ink on a buff 4½" X 2½" envelope bearing light circular "Free / Washington DC / May 21 [year illegible]" postal cancellation. Addressed in his hand at center to "John P. Crosby Esqr / N. York." Near fine. A handsome example, accompanied by a superb 6" X 9" steel-engraved head-and-shoulders portrait of Webster from 1833. Near fine. Very good. Faintly age toned. A bold and appealing image of the stern-visaged statesman.
Price: $250.00