Mid Summer Classic Auction 2016
Tue, Mar 8, 2016 04:00PM EST - Sat, Aug 20, 2016 11:00PM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 438
WALTER ALSTON'S LOT OF (6) 1983-88 CHRISTMAS CARDS FROM PRESIDENT REAGAN AND MRS. REAGAN AND LETTER OF CONDOLENCE TO MRS. ALSTON UPON WALT'S PASSING (
Sold for
$360
Sold Price includes BP
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Walter Alston and former President Ronald Reagan shared a deep mutual respect and admiration for one another. Alston made several trips to the oval office and the two corresponded regularly throughout their careers and retirement years.
The offered lot includes 6 original Christmas cards sent from the former President and Mrs. Reagan from the years 1983-88. The unsigned cards are custom printed with the Reagan’s holiday greeting and each includes its original White House transmittal envelope.
Also included is a letter from Ronald Reagan to Mrs. Alston dated October 4 1984 offering condolences and heartfelt sentiment regarding Walt’s passing. The Reagan signature on the letter is an autopen example. Its original White House transmittal envelope is included.
Includes a letter of provenance from the Alston family.
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