Lot 148
Gerald R. Ford, Typed Letter Signed "Gerald R. Ford", one page 7¼" x 10¼", undated on Gerald R. Ford stationery with gold presidential emblem, concerning his policy for signing photographs, Ford states hat he and ex-Presidents Reagan, Carter, Bush and Nixon had agreed to issue a limited number of signed copies of their joint photograph at the White House, states that no President had profited in any way from signing the limited edition, and refuses to sign a photo sent to him, stating "The unique photograph taken at the White House in 1981…has become commercialized and cheapened because thousands of such copies of the photo have been autographed by the four of use. If at all possible…I will not permit the mistake to be repeated.", unfolded.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $100