Books and Manuscripts from the Collection of Jay I. Kislak. Sold to Benefit the Kislak Family Foundation.
Books and Manuscripts from the Collection of Jay I. Kislak. Sold to Benefit the Kislak Family Foundation.
Auction Closed
April 26, 08:00 PM GMT
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Kennedy, Jacqueline
Autograph manuscript signed ("me"), an illustrated poem entitled "Christmas." [New York], 1937
1 page (262 x 200 mm). Pen and colored pencil on 4-hole punch paper, decorated with sprigs of holly and headed by depiction of Santa Claus and his reindeer; few faint spots and short tears. Matted, framed, and glazed with Plexiglas with a black-and-white portrait of Jackie, and a metal plaque; not examined out of frame.
A charming Christmas poem accomplished by the eight-year old Jackie, and gifted to her mother. In full:
"Christmas is coming—
Santa Claus is near
Reindeer hoofs will soon be drumming
On the rooftops — loud and clear
The Shops are filled with people
Santa is coming down —
And everybody's merry
In such a busy town.''
PROVENANCE:
Bonhams & Butterfields, 4 December 2007, lot 3293