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40 ELIZABETH II. Signed military commission, appointing John Harold Cooper second lieutenant in the Territorial Army. 19 August 1952 signed by queen elizabeth Signed by Queen Elizabeth II at head (“Elizabeth R”). An early signature of Elizabeth II as queen, appointing an officer in the Territorial Army in August 1952, prior to her formal coronation in June 1953. Commission with Elizabeth II’s royal crest blind stamp, broadside (409 × 336 mm) on thick paper still crowned with her father’s “G VI R” [George VI] watermark, signed by Elizabeth and countersigned by two officials at foot, verso with name and title of recipient. Black and gilt wooden frame with conservation acrylic glazing (460 × 530 mm). Very light handling creasing and residue at head of verso from mount supports. In very good condition. £2,000 [157794]
41 FORD, Gerald. Two photographs inscribed to his speechwriter Robert T. Hartmann. 1968 & 1972 inscribed to the speechwriter who crafted his political image The photographs are respectively inscribed “To Bob Hartmann, a wonderful friend whose help and invaluable assistance at the G.O.P. Convention made my role so easy. I am deeply grateful. Gerry Ford”, and “To Bob Hartmann, with deepest gratitude for your invaluable help and dedicated loyalty. Your assistance made my job at the 1972 Convention an effective effort. Thanks again for your fine friendship, Gerry Ford”. Ford had a prominent role at both conventions in his position as House Minority Leader (1965 to 1973). Hartmann (1917–2008) went to work for the House Republican Conference in 1966 and soon became a close aide to Ford, playing a key part in his career through to the end of his presidency.
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