Description
Two items: a TLS as vice president, signed “George,”
One page, 7″ x 9″, Vice President letterhead
April 1, 1986
United States Postal Service presentation folder, 10.5″ x 11.75″
Addressed to his fishing buddy Robert A. Boilard, in full: “When the postmaster sent this to Bar and me, she immediately said ‘I know who gets this one.’ I hope you enjoy the stamps. Hang in! Love to Maddy.”
Also included is a United States Postal Service presentation folder, 10.5 x 11.75, with front cover titled in gilt lettering, “Fish Booklet, Commemorative U.S. Postage Stamps, March 21, 1986” and “George Bush, Vice President of the United States.” The interior features an affixed FDC booklet commemorating ‘Fish Booklet Stamps,’ with adjacent side housing three rows of five-stamp blocks and an FDC with fish stamps and cachet honoring the Fish Booklet Pane. In fine condition. An impressive item given that, for a short time, this exclusive stamp folder belonged to Vice President Bush before he forwarded it to his close friend and fishing buddy. A famous fisherman, the elder Bush enjoyed casting his line for striped bass and blues off of his compound in Kennebunkport, Maine. As vice president, he played a key role in passing amendments to the Sportfish Restoration Act, and during his presidency he established 56 wildlife refuges.
