Lot 185
George H.W. Bush, Autograph Oath Signed with full name "George Hubert Walker Bush" as Vice President Jan. 20, 1981 on official Vice President stationery, one-page 7" x 9", Washington D.C., handwritten transcript of the Oath of Office, Extremely Fine; with copy 2002 Koschal COA describing how he arranged for this and Reagan's oaths to be written out.Estimate $7,500 - 10,000.
AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE AUTOGRAPH OATH OF OFFICE SIGNED WITH FULL SIGNATURE.
Very shortly after Reagan became President and Bush Vice President, Stephen Koschal arranged for the two to write out their Oaths on their finest official stationery. He had typed out the oaths so both men could copy them.
Lot 186
George H.W. Bush, Autograph Letter as Vice President, three pages 7¼" x 10½" with Stouffer's Inn, Cleveland Oh. stationery, undated and unsigned draft of letter reading "As you gather to honor our dear friend Jerry Weintraub I will be in St. Louis and Barbara will be in ____. We wish we were there with you - for a lot of reasons. One- the invitation was fancy. I never saw so many wonderful names on one invitation. I am a bit of Walter Middy - name dropping is a hobby - and I know if I were there I'd be in hog heaven. Secondly - I have great respect for the variety club. Pres. Reagan and I have tried to emphasize the importance of the 'volunteer section'…Thirdly there's Terry himself. The guy from New York who's done so much. Who's made it big and helped a lot of people along the way. He's a generous guy and he's kind…His love for his family shines through - Last year at Blue Heaven Jane & Jerry had a party for Barbara & me - It had everything, but maybe the thing I'll remember most was the look of pride on Jerry's face - when Jerry introduced his Dad & Mom…An so to Jane & Jerry we send our sincere congratulations as the Variety Club 'gives you a dinner'…", Fine.Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A SCARCE GEORGE H.W. BUSH DRAFT LETTER.
Jerry Weintraub (born September 26, 1937) is an American film producer and former chairman and CEO of United Artists. He now lives in Palm Desert, California.
Lot 187
George H.W. Bush, 1924-, 41st President of the United States 1989-93. Autograph Letter Signed "George" as ex-President, 1 page, 6¼" x 4¼" card, Walker's Point [Maine], Jun 19, 1997 to Harold Wiesenthal in Houston Tex., vignette of the Bush home at Walker's Point at top center, laminated with the original 6½" x 4¼" envelope, Very Fine; with JSA authenticity numbered label affixed on reverse.Estimate $500 - 750.
Letter reads in full, "You are too darn much. I love my birthday presents. Those pants are unbelievably great - the rest of the things wonderful, too- Thanks. Warm regards my Friend.".
Lot 188
George H.W. Bush, Typed Letter Signed "George Bush" as Vice President February 28, 1981 on Official Vice President stationery, accompanied by original printed free frank envelope, Very Fine; with Emrose Art Corp. COA.Estimate $400 - 600.
Lot 189
George H.W. Bush, Document Signed "George Bush" at top, one page 10" x 15", Washington D.C., June 6, 2004, blue-bordered proclamation beneath gilt embossed Presidential seal announcing the death of former President Ronald Reagan to the people of the United States, reads in part "It is my sad duty to announce officially the death of Ronald Reagan…We are blessed to live in a Nation, and a world, that have been shaped by the will, the leadership, and the vision of Ronald Reagan…President Reagan has left us, but he has left us stronger and better. We take comfort in the knowledge that he has left us for a better place…", printed signature at bottom,Bush signed in black felt tip pen at top.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $750
Lot 190
George H.W. Bush, Autograph Letter Signed "GB", two pages 5" x 8" with White House letterhead, undated draft of speech in pencil reading "In Texas this is a great expansion about what sometimes happens when the going gets tough 'He painted his tails white and ran with the Antelopes'. Let me be very clear at the outset. This is no true for running with the antelopes, This President has earned the nation's gratitude and he certainly will continue to have my support", Very Fine.Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot 191
George H.W. Bush, First Day Cover Signed "Gg Bush" and dated "7-2-91" as President, Desert Shield and Desert Storm cachet, minor stamp abrasion, Fine.Estimate $100 - 150.