^Lot 11 George W. Bush

Vibrant DS, one page, 23 x 16.5. Historically significant January 30, 2005 Iraqi unused election ballot bearing 112 printed names in Arabic along with printed instructions at the top of the page and (translated) “The Independent Electoral Commission of Iraq. The Iraqi National Election.” Boldly signed in black felt tip, “George W. Bush,” along the second panel. In fine condition, with folds as issued and the end of Bush’s signature crossing two of the folds. The election was that nation’s first as a ‘free’ country. The consignor notes that the ballot was signed by the former president at a 2010 book-signing in Texas. An incredible piece of history linking the Bush administration with Middle Eastern politics.