Sir Sidney George Holland GCB CH PC (1893 – 1961) was the politician who served as the 25th prime minister of NZ from 1949 to 1957.

Sir Sidney was instrumental in the creation and consolidation of the New Zealand National Party.

Sir Sidney was elected to parliament in 1935, and became the second Leader of the National Party, and Leader of the Opposition, in 1940.

Sir Sidney led the National Party to its first election victory in 1949. His National government implemented moderate economic reforms, dismantling many state controls. Sir Sidney's government also undertook constitutional change in 1950, by abolishing the Legislative Council, the upper house of parliament, on the grounds that it was ineffectual.

In 1951, Sir Sidney called a snap election and was re-elected Prime Minister. In its second term, the National government signed the ANZUS defence agreement with Australia and the United States. Sir Sidney led his party to a third consecutive victory in 1954.

Following ill health in 1957, Sir Sidney stepped down as Prime Minister to be replaced by Keith Holyoake.

FROM MY PRIVATE COLLECTION, HERE IS AN AUTOGRAPH DISPLAY FROM THIS REMARKABLE POLITICIAN.

Sir Sidney'S autograph is on a page taken from one of my grand-father's old autograph books and the page has also been signed by:

ALPHONSE ROSS - the Canadian-American politician and government administrator.

The autograph has already been matted with a vintage, 5x6-inch photo of Sir Sidney.

Both autographs are permanent.

Both autographs are crystal clear.

The final size of the display is 210mm x 300mm and features acid-free mat board backing and acid-free adhesive tape which allows the photo to adjust to varying climates and household conditions without wrinkling.

As always - no nonsense - I GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF THIS AND EVERY SIGNATURE IN MY COLLECTION FOR LIFE or your money back and I put that in writing too!