Lot
1570 
Ronald Reagan, 1911-2004, 40th President of the United States 1981-89. Free frank "Free: Ronald Reagan" signature as ex-President on official White House corner card cover to The Honorable Mark Hatfield, United States Senate, Washington D.C., bold purple "Wash., DC M.O.W.S., USPO, Mar 12 1983" cds; some tone spots at bottom and right edge, Fine. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Stephen Koschal authenticating text on reverse, "This envelope was signed by Ronald Reagan on Wednesday January 19, 1983 in the oval office just before flying to Chicago to give a speech that night. Going with him were Senate Majority Leader Howard Baker and Senator Mark Hatfield. Hatfield asked the President on my behalf to sign this envelope "Free Ronald Reagan". Reagan did, however Baker stated "That looks odd Mr. President, it appears you are a political prisoner". After the three laughed a bit over that remark, the President then added a colon between the words free and his signature. This envelope was hand cancelled two months later at the main post office in Washington D.C. by Stephen Koschal…".
Realized: $900