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Lot #139
Reagan Administration

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Description

Three items associated with the Reagan administration, including a TLS by First Lady Nancy Reagan, a book signed by Secretary of State Alexander Haig, and a book signed by cartoonist Herb Block:

TLS signed "Nancy Reagan," one page, 6 x 9, White House letterhead, January 27, 1984, to Frederick McDuff III of Venable/Neslage Galleries, in part: "I wanted you to know how very pleased I am with the two paintings you have selected and loaned to us for use at the White House. They are wonderful, and I have already found the perfect spot to display them." Matted and framed to an overall size of 11 x 14.

Signed book: Caveat. First edition, limited issue, numbered 711/1000. NY: Macmillan, 1984. Hardcover with slipcase, 6.25 x 9.5, 367 pages. Signed on the colophon in black felt tip, "Alexander M. Haig, Jr."

Signed book: Through the Looking Glass: The Reagan Years in Words and Pictures by Herblock. First edition. NY: W. W. Norton, 1984. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 287 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in black felt tip, "To the Grimmells, with best wishes of Herb Block."

In overall fine condition.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #578 - Ended March 04, 2020