Title:
Ronald Reagan Signed The Screen Greats: Ronald Reagan (1982) – Beckett Authenticated

Description:
Offered here is a first edition copy of The Screen Greats: Ronald Reagan by Janice Anderson, published by Optimum Books in 1982. This quarto volume features 80 pages richly illustrated with black-and-white and full-color photographs documenting Reagan’s Hollywood film career. Bound in original pictorial boards with patriotic graphics and a smiling image of Reagan in a cowboy hat, the book presents attractively.

On the half-title page, Reagan has inscribed the book in bold black ink:
"To Tanya / With Very Best Wishes & Regards / Ronald Reagan".
The signature is clear and well-preserved, making this an excellent example of a Reagan inscription in a published biography about his pre-political career. Overall condition is very good, with light edge wear consistent with age.

Historical Context:
Before becoming the 40th President of the United States, Ronald Reagan was a prolific film and television actor, appearing in more than 50 films between the 1930s and 1960s. The Screen Greats: Ronald Reagan captures this often-overlooked chapter of his life, chronicling his rise from Warner Bros. contract player to union leader of the Screen Actors Guild. Published during his first term in office as President, this book bridges his careers in entertainment and politics, making it a particularly resonant piece of Reagan memorabilia. The inscription adds personal charm, reflecting the warmth for which Reagan was widely known.

Authentication & Encapsulation:
Includes a Letter of Authenticity (LOA) from Beckett Authentication Services (BAS), a leading third-party authenticator of autographs.

• Additional Documentation & Provenance: At buyer’s request, Historical Autographs Gallery will include an additional “Historical Autographs Gallery Certificate” signed by our company founder Luke Pascal at no cost.

Closing Appeal:
This inscribed first edition of The Screen Greats: Ronald Reagan offers collectors a unique convergence of Hollywood and presidential history, signed by Reagan himself during his time in the White House. It is an ideal piece for those interested in Reagan’s cinematic legacy, personalized autographs, or presidential memorabilia with crossover appeal.

Shipping Notice:
For insurance purposes, items sold over $600 may require signature confirmation upon delivery. Higher-value items, likely over $1,500, are shipped via FedEx 2-Day with Direct Signature Confirmation. FedEx provides the most flexibility when requiring a signature, allowing you to make special delivery requests directly through their tracking system. This ensures both security and convenience for the buyer.