Margaret Thatcher
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About Margaret Thatcher
MARGARET THATCHER d2013. British politician, famously the daughter of a Grantham Lincolnshire greengrocer. Nicknamed "The Iron Lady", she will always be remembered for her single-minded tough talking rhetoric in dealing with the Soviet Union Cold War / Europe / Falklands War (1982) / her strong economic home policy and in curbing the power of The Trade Unions. The leader of the Conservative Party (1975-1990) and the first ever female UK Prime Minister in office between 1979-1990. A life peer as Baroness Thatcher of Kesteven Lincolnshire. She suffered with poor health in her later years and died aged 87 following a stroke on 8th April 2013.
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Margaret Thatcher
Reference number:
10909Description:
A good original 1984 10 Downing Street Prime Ministers card, clearly signed in blue ink by Margaret Thatcher
INCLUDES the original covering letter from her secretary (see image)
Desirable as signed when Margaret Thatcher was Prime Minister
Certification:
Includes the original letter from her secretary dated March 24th May. AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA
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12x9cm Sized card |
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Condition: |
Very Good. View Images |
Margaret Thatcher
Reference number:
9350Description:
A good original early 1980s Christmas Card (10 Downing Street Whitehall), clearly signed in ink by Margaret Thatcher.
Certification:
One of a collection of 1980s cards & letters correspondence from Margaret Thatcher to Councillor J Bowley of Surrey. AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA
Size: |
21x15cm Size |
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Condition: |
Good. View Images. Overall condition 8/10 |
Margaret Thatcher
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10954Description:
An original circa 1990s promo-photocard, clearly signed in black ink by Margaret Thatcher
INCLUDES the compliments slip sent from the House of Lords with the photograph
Certification:
From the wonderful collection of music / entertainment & pioneer autographs of John S of Newport who amassed a huge celebrity autograph archive during the 1980-2000s. These were all collected by him in-person / at concert & theatre venues / through the post and via artist management during this 30 year period. There is a general covering letter and a copy of a newspaper article included which detail more about him. AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA.
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18x13cm Sized Photocard |
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Condition: |
Good. View Image |
Margaret Thatcher
Reference number:
8669Description:
A very good original 1977 autograph book page, clearly signed and dedicated (To Tracey) in ink "with all best wishes Margaret Thatcher".
Double mounted for fine display with photograph.
Certification:
From the 1970s autograph book of Tracey Given whose father was Ken Weetch the MP for Ipswich during this period. Collectors notation is 3rd March 1977. AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA.
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15x10cm Sized Autograph Book Page. 18x12in >> Acid Free Mount >> Unframed |
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Good. View Images. |
Margaret & Denis Thatcher
Reference number:
9352Description:
A good original early 1980s Christmas Card (10 Downing Street London SW1), clearly signed in ink by both Denis and Margaret Thatcher.
Certification:
One of a collection of 1980s cards & letters correspondence from Margaret Thatcher to Councillor J Bowley of Surrey. Sir Denis Thatcher died aged 88 in 2003. AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA
Size: |
19x13cm Sized Card |
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Condition: |
Good. View Image. Overall condition 8.5/10 |
Margaret Thatcher
Reference number:
9351Description:
A good original early 1980s Christmas Card (10 Downing Street London SW1), clearly signed in blue ink by Margaret Thatcher.
Certification:
One of a collection of 1980s cards & letters correspondence from Margaret Thatcher to Councillor J Bowley of Surrey. AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA
Size: |
22x14cm Sized Card |
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Condition: |
Average. View Images. Corner crease. Overall condition 7/10 |
Margaret Thatcher
Reference number:
8944ADescription:
A very good typed letter (dated 6th February 1986) on original 10 Downing Street Prime Minister headed paper, clearly signed in ink at the conclusion by Margaret Thatcher.
Includes the original mailing envelope post marked London SW1 on 6th February 1986.
Certification:
January 1986 was notable for the conclusion of the Westland Affair and the resignation of the then Defence Minister Michael Heseltine. AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA.
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29x21cm Sized Letter 22x11cm Sized Envelope. |
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Condition: |
Very Good. View Images. Letter neatly folded twice. |
Margaret Thatcher
Reference number:
8943Description:
A very good typed letter (dated 7th May 1982) on original 10 Downing Street Prime Minister headed paper, clearly signed in ink at the conclusion by Margaret Thatcher.
Suitable for mounting and display.
Includes the original mailing envelope post marked London SW1 on 10th May 1982
Certification:
The letter notably refers to the Falklands War which had begun a month earlier on Friday 2nd April 1982. The conflict lasted 74 days and ended with the Argentine surrender on 14th June 1982, returning the islands to British control. In total, 649 Argentine military personnel, 255 British military personnel and three Falkland Islanders died during the hostilities. AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA.
Size: |
21x15cm Sized Letter 16x11cm Sized Envelope |
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Condition: |
Very Good. View Images. One neat central fold. |
Margaret Thatcher
Reference number:
8942Description:
A very good typed letter (dated 15th January 1981) on original 10 Downing Street Prime Minister headed paper, clearly signed in ink at the conclusion by Margaret Thatcher.
Includes the original mailing envelope post marked London SW1 on 19th January 1981.
Certification:
During January 1981, she controversially met media mogul Rupert Murdoch regarding his hopes of acquiring the Times Newspapers. Her great ally Ronald Reagan became the 40th President of the United States. AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA.
Size: |
21x15cm Sized Letter 16x11cm Sized Envelope |
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Condition: |
Very Good. View Images. One neat central fold. |
Margaret Thatcher
Reference number:
6603Description:
An original circa 1970s Delamare (Tesco) shop paper-bag, clearly signed in ink by Margaret Thatcher.
A very rare and quirky collectable. This item would possibly appeal to Tesco themselves as early shop memorabilia and/or to promotional-marketing packaging collectors.
Certification:
This item was obtained in person by James Stanley whilst Margaret Thatcher was politically canvassing during the 1970s. As of 2013, Tesco is the third biggest retailer in the world. Founded from a market stall in 1919 by Jack Cohen, the Tesco brand first became known in 1924 and grew rapidly to over 800 stores during the 1950-60s. Its head office is now based on Delamare Road Cheshunt Hertfordshire. AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA.
Size: |
22x20cm Sized Original Trsco (Delamare) Paper Bag |
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Condition: |
Average. View Images. The bag has been folded. Condition could be described as average to good (7/10). |
Margaret Thatcher
Reference number:
3146DDescription:
A clearly signed official Downing Street postcard .
Certification:
Signed by her in 2005 for UK Charity MS Society. AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA
Margaret Thatcher
Reference number:
6602Description:
An official London Landmarks First Day Cover envelope stamped and dated Arbroath Angus 7th May 1980, clearly signed in black pen.
Certification:
AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA.