{"product_id":"margaret-thatcher-a-signed-presentation-photograph","title":"Margaret Thatcher, Signed Presentation Photograph, circa 1995","description":"\u003cp\u003eA mounted gelatin silver print of Margaret Thatcher, British Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990, signed and inscribed in ink on the lower mount beneath the image. The inscription reads, \"Sir Christopher Mallaby with all good wishes - Margaret Thatcher\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe image is a contemporary black-and-white printing of the colour portrait originally taken by Sir Norman Parkinson in 1981. It is undated, but the provenance suggests circa 1995, possibly around the time the recipient retired from public service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSir Christopher Mallaby (1936 to 2022) was a British diplomat. He served as ambassador to West Germany during German reunification from 1988 to 1992, and as ambassador to France from 1993 to 1996.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe beige mount measures approximately 12 x 10 inches. The photograph measures just under 7.5 x 9 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unframed. The lower left corner is bumped, with minor rubbing to the other corners. Very minor marks are visible on the margins when viewed at an angle. The mount has age toning, particularly around the margins on the reverse. The photograph, inscription, and signature remain fine and clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSigned photographs of Margaret Thatcher were regularly presented by Downing Street to visiting dignitaries, diplomats, and journalists. Most were smaller formats and many carried printed signatures. Larger presentation prints with a personal dedication and notable association are considerably scarcer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Northern Lights Rare Books and Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55026648777045,"sku":"1909202605","price":350.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/5405\/4997\/files\/IMG_5076_2.jpg?v=1789801095","url":"https:\/\/northernlightsrarebooksandprints.com\/products\/margaret-thatcher-a-signed-presentation-photograph","provider":"Northern Lights Rare Books and Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}