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Lot #190. Larry King | 1990s Presidential Signed Color Photographs
13007 S. Western Avenue, Gardena, California 90249
Phone 310-836-1818 | Fax 310-742-0155
August 7, 2025
A single page of personalized stationery; typed, dated "July 15, 1999", reading in part "...I would like to thank you for / the beautiful flowers that you sent in honor of my father" [Fred Trump died in June, 1999]; signed in black felt-tip ink "Love / Donald" -- Trump appeared on King's various cable television talk shows countless times over the years, including on "Larry King Live" and "Larry King Now" -- the two knew each well and were friendly.
Dimensions: 10 x 7 inches
A group of three; the first an image depicting King with President George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush, signed to King by the two in black felt-tip ink on the lower margin; the second an image depicting Rosalynn Carter, the Bushs, the Fords, Nancy Reagan, and Hillary Clinton, signed to King by the Fords in black felt-tip ink in the upper right corner; the third an image depicting King with Al Gore, inscribed to King by Gore in black felt-tip ink on the lower margin; all are housed in silver-tone metal frames and were displayed in King's home office.
A hardcover; titled "My Life" by the 42nd President, published in 2004, signed in black felt-tip ink on the title page "To Larry & Shawn / With thanks / Bill Clinton" -- King interviewed the President many times on his CNN cable television talk show "Larry King Live."
Dimensions: 9.5 x 7 x 2 inches
A small hardcover; a specifically re-printed edition of Franklin's famous book for a "Dinner in Honor of / Benjamin Franklin's / 300th Birthday / The White House / March 23, 2006" as an inside bookplate indicates; included with a dinner menu from that special night noting "Mrs. King" on the front with an added black felt-tip ink signature of the evening's host, President George W. Bush; a few other signatures are apparent but are illegible.
A group of two; the first with The Great Seal stamp, signed in blue ballpoint ink "To Shawn & Larry / with respect / and affection / George W. Bush"; the second a with a "Smokey the Bear" stamp, signed in red ballpoint ink "To Larry / King / Best Wishes! / Jeb Bush"; further signed by Katherine Harris and Bob Crawford - two Florida politicians; both balls housed in display cases; interestingly, before "W" got into politics, he was a co-owner of the Texas Rangers baseball team.
Dimensions: Cases; 3 x 3 x 3 inches
