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Rare, Proof Copy, Historic Limited Edition Presidential Broadside
FORD, Gerald R. (1913-2006). 38th President of the United States (1974-1977). As Vice-President he acceded to the Presidency upon the resignation of Richard Nixon. This was a first in American history. This beautiful and colorful broadside measures 15”x22”, is limited to only 175 numbered copies. Each individually boldly hand signed by President Ford using a black ink pen. This broadside is printed on heavyweight Arches paper and illustrates a wonderful raised gold engraved Presidential Seal in the upper left corner. On the right hand side of the broadside is a striking formal three quarter length portrait of President Ford, in color. The heading of the text is in blue as well as the title of “Oath of Office” and “Remarks”. This broadside contains Ford’s Presidential “Oath of Office” and his “Remarks” made to Mr. Chief Justice, his dear friends and his fellow Americans. In Ford’s remarks he states “My fellow Americans, our long national nightmare is over. Our Constitution works; our great Republic is a Government of laws and not of men. Here the people rule…” This broadside is one of the most handsome Presidential collectible items to ever come on the market. It will most likely also be one of the rarest as of the 175 copies, it is said that President Ford kept half of the edition. Scarcer than the numbered edition, are the few Proof Copies that were made before the official printing. This is one of those “Proof Copies”. In near mint condition. The few of these broadsides that have come to the market to date have sold in the $2,000 range. Our price................................$875.00
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