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John F. and Jacqueline Kennedy: The White House, An Historic Guide, Limited Edition Presentation Copy Inscribed and Signed by ...
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John F. and Jacqueline Kennedy: The White House, An Historic Guide, Limited Edition Presentation Copy Inscribed and Signed by John F. and Jacqueline Kennedy. Washington, D.C.: White House Historical Association, 1962. Second Edition. Limited Edition of seventy-five copies of which this is number 3. Inscribed and signed by John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy on the limitation page to the the Speaker of the House, John McCormack, "To Speaker John McCormack with warm personal regards, John Kennedy, Christmas 1962" and signed by Jacqueline Kennedy. Bound in full red leather, boards ruled in gilt, spine stamped in gilt, the Speakers initials "JWMcC" in gilt at the lower right corner of the front board, marbled endpapers. Small Quarto, [144 pages].Commissioned by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to present to visitors to the Executive Mansion, The White House: An Historic Guide was an immediate success. Mrs. Kennedy was deeply committed to restoring the White House to its proper place amongst historic residences. The pictures and comprehensive descriptive text within the book attest to her success in this endeavor.
Accompanied by an embossed White House calling card with the Presidential seal on the front and the original envelope bearing "The Speaker" on the front.
Condition: An exceptional copy.
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2023 November 13 - 14 Americana & Political Signature Auction Signature® Auction #6276 (go to Auction Home page)
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November, 2023
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