This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/17/2021
Offered is an impressive and varied collection celebrating President John F. Kennedy. the collection spans the entire presidency, from the inauguration to the tragic assassination, with items from the 1961 Innauguartion, wonderful photos of the President and the First Family as well as a sought-after toy. Included are:
- 1963 Kamar "J.F.K. & Rocking Chair" toy in orignal box, toy measures 11 inches toy, and box measures 8 x 12 x 5 inches. The rocking chair's spring is removed, but coudl easily be repaired. The doll and chair are in perfect Near Mint condtion otherwise. The box lid is complete but has several areas of moderate to heavy tearing. Very Good condition;
- 1960 "Youth for Kennedy" beanie hat, cloth, measures 7 inches in diameter, VERY RARELY SEEN ITEM, Excellent condtion;
- 1961 John F. Kennedy Inauguration Invitation with "Inaugural Activities" insert and original vellum, measures 8 3/8 11 1/4 inches, Excellent to Mint condition;
- 1961 John F. Kennedy Inauguration Ceremonies Program, with original red, white and blue binding ribbon, printed by "U.S. Government Printing Office 1960," Near Mint condition;
- November 7, 1960 Newsweek magazine, "Election Preview '60" Kennedy and Nixon on cover, Near Mint condition;
- November 5, 1962, Newsweek magazine, "Showdown 'The Cost of Freedom is Always High" Kennedy Cuban Missile Crisis, Near Mint condition;
- John Fitzgerald Kennedy "Premier Albums, Inc." LP record album, a memorial tribute of excerpts of Kennedy speeches originally broadcast on November 22, 1963, on New York radio station WMCA, Excellent condition with some separation in the album sleeve-vinyl much nicer;
- 5 x 7 inch official White House photo (by Fabian Bachrach) with printed and secretarial signatures, Near Mint condition;
- Four 8 x 10 inch photos of President Kennedy and family, by Cecil Stoughton, Fabian Bachrach and unknown, Near Mint condition;
- 11 x 14 inch photo of President Kennedy at Oval Office Desk with John, Jr. underneath, taken by Alan Stanley Tretick, a Look magazine photographer , Near Mint on heavy portrait paper;
- 8 x 10 inch photo by James Weyer, Limited Edition (346/1000), in presentation folder, "taken at Toledo, Ohio November 4, 1960," Excellent to Mint condition;
- President John F. Kennedy and First Lady ceramic salt and pepper shaker set, 3 inches tall, Excellent condition with moderate crazing;
- "Assassination Scene postcard," measures 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches, Excellent condition; and
- "The Kennedy Car" from "Paul's Model Art", 1961 Lincoln Continental Presidential Parade Vehicle "X-100," display measures 9 x 5 x 2 3/4 inches, small crack in plastic case, car and rest of display in Near Mint condition.