- 106
Kennedy John F.
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Inaugural Addresses of the Presidents of the United States from George Washington 1798 to John F. Kennedy 1961. Washington, D. C.: United States Government Printing Office, 1961
8vo (9 x 5 3/4 in.; 229 x 146 mm), Presidential seal reproduced on title, portrait vignettes throughout. BINDING: Full red calf, spine lettered in gilt, upper cover with double gilt fillet border, presidential seal in gilt, recipient initials in gilt in lower right corner, edges gilt, red marbled endpapers.
[with:] Kennedy, Jacqueline. Autograph letters signed ("Jackie"), 1 page on blue White House notepaper (7 3/4 x 5 1/8 in.; 197 x 130 mm), n.p., 26 August 1963, to Muriel (Mrs. Hubert) Humphrey; with autograph envelope.
Spine and upper cover faded and dampstained, some minor wear at extremities. Letter framed and glazed.
[with:] Kennedy, Jacqueline. Autograph letters signed ("Jackie"), 1 page on blue White House notepaper (7 3/4 x 5 1/8 in.; 197 x 130 mm), n.p., 26 August 1963, to Muriel (Mrs. Hubert) Humphrey; with autograph envelope.
Spine and upper cover faded and dampstained, some minor wear at extremities. Letter framed and glazed.
Condition
Condition as described in catalogue entry.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
INSCRIBED BY JACQUELINE KENNEDY TO THEN-SENATOR HUBERT HUMPHREY on the front flyleaf, "For Hubert Humphrey — The President was going to give you this for Christmas — Please accept it from me — With the deepest appreciation. Jacqueline Kennedy, December 1963."
ONE OF 85 SPECIAL COPIES BOUND FOR PRESENTATION FOR CHRISTMAS 1965
The autograph letter to Mrs. Humphrey reads, "Your letter was so very kind — Whenever I write a letter like that I always feel it is so inadequate — but yours was not — and I just wanted to tell you how much it meant to Jack and me — and to thank you for everything."
ONE OF 85 SPECIAL COPIES BOUND FOR PRESENTATION FOR CHRISTMAS 1965
The autograph letter to Mrs. Humphrey reads, "Your letter was so very kind — Whenever I write a letter like that I always feel it is so inadequate — but yours was not — and I just wanted to tell you how much it meant to Jack and me — and to thank you for everything."