Item Description:
Vintage 1972 California Governor Ronald Reagan Hand-Signed Letter & Photo Archive Set
Available for purchase is a premium, historically significant piece of late 20th-century American political history. This matching archival set was sent directly from the Office of the Governor in Sacramento to Mrs. Ralph A. Pagano of Trenton, New Jersey, in August 1972.
The Collection Includes:
  1. Authentic Hand-Signed Mayoral/Gubernatorial Letter (August 30, 1972): Written on official "Office of the Governor, State Capitol" letterhead. This letter features exceptional historical content, with Reagan thanking the recipient for praising his speech at the 1972 Republican National Convention. It is boldly hand-signed "Ronald Reagan" in black ink, showing genuine pen pressure variations and natural fluid lines. The paper features a crisp "Permanized PLOVER BOND 25% COTTON FIBER" watermark.
  2. Official Portrait Photograph: A classic vintage black-and-white promotional portrait photograph of Ronald Reagan. The top left corner features his early administrative "Best Wishes / Ronald Reagan" signature template in blue ink.
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition overall. The official Governor letterhead is crisp and clean with standard horizontal mailing fold lines. The photograph retains excellent, bold contrast with sharp borders. Both pieces have been stored safely inside protective archival sleeves. Please review the high-resolution photographs to inspect the exact cosmetic details.