Postal History & Stamps · Item #227467898423
1933 France to FDR Roosevelt Cover H.R. Harmer Provenance 3 Stamps # 1293
Postal History & Stamps

1933 France to FDR Roosevelt Cover H.R. Harmer Provenance 3 Stamps # 1293

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Item number227467898423
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Item description

Authentic 1933 French postal cover addressed to President Franklin D. Roosevelt at the White House, Washington, D.C. The envelope bears three French 50-centime postage stamps with period postal cancellations. The reverse is especially important, carrying the red provenance marking: “FROM THE FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT COLLECTION — AUTHENTICATED BY H.R. HARMER INC., N.Y.” This indicates the cover came from material associated with the Franklin D. Roosevelt collection and was authenticated/handled by noted philatelic auction firm H.R. Harmer. The front appears addressed in French to Roosevelt as President of the United States. Postal markings date the cover to 1933, during Roosevelt’s first year in office. A desirable historical and presidential collectible combining FDR memorabilia, French postal history, Depression-era history, and philately. Condition shows expected age-related wear, toning, handling, edge wear, and postal ink markings. Envelope appears opened and should be considered an original circulated historical cover. Please review all photographs carefully for exact condition, markings, stamps, cancellations, and handwriting. Sold as the original 1933 cover shown.