Live Auction Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at 10AM:
6. President Gerald Ford Inscribed and Signed White House
Vignette Card for Bicentennial of the Constitution
Gerald Rudolph Ford, Jr. (July 14, 1913 – December 26, 2006)
was the 38th President of the United States (1974–1977), and is, to date, the
only person to occupy that office who had been elected neither to the presidency
nor the vice-presidency. Ford was the first person appointed to the vice
presidency under the terms of the 25th Amendment, and, after serving as the 40th
Vice President (1973–1974) of the United States for less than a year, became
President upon Richard Nixon’s resignation. Prior to 1973, he served for over
eight years as the Republican Minority Leader of the House of Representatives;
he was first elected to Congress in 1948 from Michigan's 5th congressional
district.
White House vignette card issued by Gerald Ford celebrating the bicentennial of
the U.S. Constitution in 1987. Litho of the White House to center, black felt
tip inscribed and signed beneath, “God Bless America, the 200th Anniversary of
its Constitution. Gerald R. Ford”. Recto shows ink stamp, “Aug 3 198” and
pencil “AII 3.89.”
Condition Report: Excellent, bright inscription and signature
Size: 6 x 8 in. (15.2 x 20.3 cm.)
Provenance: Great Moments in History, American Heritage Autographs and
Collectibles
Estimate: $300 – 500
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