SUMMARY: This offering is a typed
letter signed as president.
SOLD
Gerald R. Ford (b. 1913).
38th President of the
United States (1974-1977).This offering is a typed letter signed
on 5 in x 7 in The White House mint green and watermarked stationery
dated August 26, 1975.The letter reads in part--"Thank
you for sending a copy of Antonine de Saint-Exupery's
The Wisdom of the Sands . As always it is
good to hear from you and I deeply appreciated your thoughtful
inscription--best wishes, etc." Boldly signed: Jerry
Ford. The document measures in 6 in by 8 in and the stationery
has an embossed Presidential Seal at the top.The letter is in
fine condition.
We were curious as to why this
particular volume would be sent to Ford. This is an excerpt from
the web re the author referenced in the letter:
French aviator and writer,
real life hero who looked at adventure and danger with poet's
eyes - sometimes from the viewpoint of a child. Saint-Exupéry's
most famous work is The Little Prince (1943), which he
also illustrated. It has become one of the classics of children's
literature of the 20th century. During World War II Saint-Exupéry
served as a pilot. He was shot down on a mission over France
in 1944.
"Grown-ups never understand
anything for themselves, and it is tiresome for children to be
always and forever explaining things to them." (from The
Little Prince)
The autograph comes with a letter
of authenticity as to its origin,
history and authenticity.
Price: SOLD
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