Lot 197 · Australian & International Paintings
REAGAN, Ronald (1911- ), President . Autograph letter signed ("Ronald Reagan") as President of the Screen Actors Guild, to Mrs. Wyncoop, n.p., 28 February [late 1950s]. 2 pages, 4to (11 x 8½ in.), in fine condition.
REAGAN, Ronald (1911- ), President . Autograph letter signed ("Ronald Reagan") as President of the Screen Actors Guild, to Mrs. Wyncoop, n.p., 28 February [late 1950s]. 2 pages, 4to (11 x 8½ in.), in fine condition.
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- $4,000–$6,000 hammer
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- Christie's — AUSTRALIAN & INTERNATIONAL PAINTINGS, Melbourne · 10 December 2000
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- TB-2026-6120441
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REAGAN, Ronald (1911- ), President . Autograph letter signed ("Ronald Reagan") as President of the Screen Actors Guild, to Mrs. Wyncoop, n.p., 28 February [late 1950s]. 2 pages, 4to (11 x 8½ in.), in fine condition., REAGAN, Ronald (1911- ), President . Autograph letter signed ("Ronald Reagan") as President of the Screen Actors Guild, to Mrs. Wyncoop, n.p., 28 February [late 1950s]. 2 pages, 4to (11 x 8½ in.), in fine condition. Christie's, 10 Dec 2000, lot 197. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6120441.
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REAGAN, Ronald (1911- ), President . Autograph letter signed ("Ronald Reagan") as President of the Screen Actors Guild, to Mrs. Wyncoop, n.p., 28 February [late 1950s]. 2 pages, 4to (11 x 8½ in.), in fine condition., REAGAN, Ronald (1911- ), President . Autograph letter signed ("Ronald Reagan") as President of the Screen Actors Guild, to Mrs. Wyncoop, n.p., 28 February [late 1950s]. 2 pages, 4to (11 x 8½ in.), in fine condition. Christie's, 10 Dec 2000, lot 197. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6120441.
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