Description: RARE REAGAN AUTOGRAPHED HISTORIC USSR NUCLEAR MISSILE TREATY POSTER SIGNED AS PRESIDENT! 40th President of the United States RONALD REAGAN exceptional, hand-signed oversized Russia news poster – AUTOGRAPHED AS PRESIDENT. The poster depicts Reagan and Soviet Premier Mikhail Gorbachev signing the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty. Reagan signs the poster in black marker at the upper left at the request of his boyhood friend, Bill Thompson, from Reagan's hometown of Dixon, ILL. Thompson played a key role in the restoration of Reagan's boyhood home, where this poster was expected to be displayed. A handwritten note indicates that this was signed by Reagan on December 15th, 1988. An excellent piece commemorating one of the largest policy successes of Reagan's administration. Thompson explained that visiting Soviet "Mayor Kartamyshev presented me with this poster when he visited our home + the Reagan Room – it is one of the most popular posters in Russia..." and asks "Dutch" Reagan to autograph it and return it to him. Thompson notes in pencil that the poster was signed "Dec 15th, 1988" one month before Reagan left office. On December 8, 1987, President Reagan and General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev signed a historic document, the Treaty Between the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on the Elimination of Their Intermediate-Range and Shorter-Range Missiles, commonly referred to as the INF treaty. Under this agreement, for the first time in history an entire class of U.S. and Soviet nuclear missiles would be eliminated. The Reagan autographed poster has been thoroughly examined and CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC BY PSA/DNA EXPERT EXAMINATION. PSA/DNA is considered the industry standard in authentication. Sale includes original Letter of Authenticity from PSA/DNA. UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED GENUINE - simply one of the finest RONALD REAGAN autographs currently available on the market. Condition is as shown with expected folds, wear, blemishes, sticker and previous signs of mounting consistent with age, handling, use and display. Thompson's original letter to Reagan is attached to back. Poster measures appx. 31" x 41". NOTE: POSTER SHIPS FOLDED. Own a remarkable, original piece of American history! The perfect investment-quality acquisition for the history collector, autograph enthusiast, or Reagan buff. A must-have addition to the Presidential collection or autograph portfolio. Sold as is, as shown.
Price: 2500 USD
Location: Wayne, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-12-05T22:05:19.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Industry: Presidential
President: Ronald Reagan
Signed by: Ronald Reagan
Signed: Yes
Autograph Authentication: Professional Sports (PSA/DNA)
Original/Reproduction: Original