September 10th Rare Autographs, Books and Sports
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/10/2020
Signed book: The White House: A Historic Guide. Special limited edition numbered 64/75 copies. Washington, DC: White House Historical Association, 1962. Red leather hardcover very fine condition. This special limited edition book that was earmarked by the Kennedys to be a Christmas 1962 gift. The book, entitled "The White House: An Historic Guide," was signed by both John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy as president and first lady.Amazing piece form Camelot for their last Christmas together at the White House.
The inscriptions and signatures read: "For Chris with the affectionate regards of his friends John Kennedy and love from Jackie Christmas 1962." The inscription "and love from" is in the hand of Jackie with the remainder of the inscriptions in the hand of John. The Kennedys held their official Christmas party on December 12, 1962. President and Mrs. Kennedy presented each member of the Kennedy administration and very close friends with a stunning, red leather bound copy of the Executive Mansions' story. The publication of this book was overseen by the first lady as part of her restoration and preservation of the White House.
With One Of A Kind Collectibles COA.
John and Jacqueline Kennedy Very Rare Signed Book! Their Last Official Christmas together.
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