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340 - John A. Macdonald Signed Free Frank
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John A. Macdonald Signed Free Frank Canadian statesman and lawyer (1815-1891) who served as the first prime minister of Canada, holding office from 1867 to 1873 and again from 1878 until his death. A leading architect of Canadian Confederation, he played a central role in the formation and early expansion of the Dominion of Canada. Hand-addressed and free-franked envelope, 5.25 x 4, addressed by John A. Macdonald as prime minister to Canadian author William Kirby, “W. Kirby, Esq., Niagara, Ontario,” and franked in the lower left with his initials, “J. A. Mc’d.” The reverse is postmarked at Niagara in 1889, and marked “Les Rochers,” the name of Macdonald’s summer residence at Saint-Patrice-de-la-Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec. In fine condition, with wear to the top edge. William Kirby (1817-1906) was a Canadian author, best known for his classic historical novel, The Golden Dog.
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