VICE PRESIDENT BUSH CONGRATULATES A YOUNG MAN ON HIS BAR MITZVAH: “THIS IS A VERY PROUD MOMENT IN YOUR LIFE…YOU HAVE TO SET YOUR OWN STANDARDS AND LIMITATIONS… A FUTURE FILLED WITH MUCH HAPPINESS, SUCCESS, AND A STRONG COMMITMENT TOWARD THE WELL-BEING OF OTHERS”

GEORGE H. W. BUSH (1924-2018). Bush was the Forty-First President.

TLS. 1pg. November 18, 1986. Washington. A typed letter signed “George Bush” on his Vice Presidential letterhead.  He congratulated David Kranowitz on his Bar Mitzvah: “I am delighted to add my very best wishes and congratulations on your Bar Mitzvah.  This is a very proud moment in your life, and especially so for your father – who has molded and guided you throughout your childhood years.  The road thus far has been calm and protracted.  Now the choices are yours.  You have to set your own standards and limitations.  I’m sure there will be challenges, but upon reflecting on your excellent upbringing, you will clearly see things through.  Barbara joins me in wishing you a future filled with much happiness, success, and a strong commitment toward the well-being of others.”  The letter has moderate foxing.

PRESIDENT BUSH INSCRIBES A PHOTOGRAPH TO AN AIDE

GEORGE H. W. BUSH (1924-2018). Bush was the Forty-First President.

PS. 10” x 8”. No date. No place.  A color photograph signed “George Bush” and inscribed by a calligrapher to his aide Alan Kranowitz.  It is in very fine condition.

A SCARCE GEORGE H.W. BUSH HANDWRITTEN LETTER AS PRESIDENT

GEORGE H.W. BUSH (1924-2018). Bush was the Forty-First President.

ALS. 2pg. 8” x 5”. June 20, 1989. No place [likely Washington].  An autograph letter signed “George Bush” as President on a White House card.  He wrote to Barry: “Dear Barry, Thanks for much for those two lovely sweaters.  Barbara & I were touched by our ‘fellow Gemini’ present.  Incidentally, Rich was great at the White House photo dinner.  Sincerely George Bush”.  The letter is framed in black with two openings to show the letter.  The lower display is a color photocopy so both sides of the letter can be shown.

PRESIDENT BUSH THANKS AN AUTHOR FOR HIS PUBLICATION THE INNER CIRCLE

GEORGE H. W. BUSH (1924-2018). Bush was the Forty-First President.

TLS. 1pg. January 29, 1992. No place [Washington, DC].  A typed letter signed “George Bush” as President on his “The President” notecard.  He wrote to Peter as he was gearing up for his re-election bid: “Sig Rogich passed along the copy of The Inner Circle.  I appreciate your sharing this publication with me.  Best regards.”  Sig Rogich was Bush’s Ambassador to Iceland.  This letter might be to Peter Rodman, then an editor at the conservative National Review.  It is in very fine condition.

A JIMMY CARTER SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH SHOWING THE WHITE HOUSE’S GREEN ROOM

JAMES EARL “JIMMY” CARTER (1924-2024). Carter was the Thirty-Ninth President.

Photograph. 8.5” x 11”. A black and white photograph signed “J Carter” showing him in the White House’s Green Room.  He sits in a chair facing many well-dressed men.  It is in fine condition.

A JIMMY CARTER SIGNED OATH OF OFFICE

JIMMY CARTER (1924-). Carter was the Thirty-Ninth President.

DS. 1pg. N.d. N.p. A typed document signed “J Carter”. The document is a souvenir copy of the Presidential Oath of Office: “I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. So help me God. J Carter”. It is in fine condition.