September 2016 Auction Ends Thursday, September 29th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/29/2016
Wristwatch once owned by George H.W. Bush, with an autograph letter signed as President mentioning the watch. Timex watch has been customized with ''George Bush'' in gilt at 6 o'clock and is attached to a black leather band. Letter is addressed to Beverly Young, wife of Congressman Bill Young, and dated 30 January 1990. Upon presidential stationery, Bush writes, ''Dear Bev / It was great seeing you and Bill here at the White House. I was especially pleased to see that the black Timex is still ticking. The Congress watch you + Bill gave me is still on time. I am grateful to your husband for his support and to you for being my friend - George Bush''. 2pp. letter on a single card measures 6.5'' x 4.25''. Watch has been mounted to a blue velour-covered board. Scratching to watch crystal and not in working condition, else near fine.
George H.W. Bush Custom-Made Watch With a Handwritten Letter by Bush Attesting to its Authenticity -- Watch Has Gold ''George Bush'' Lettering
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