LOT Old Heritage Auctions  /  2007 Apr Books, Manuscripts & Autographs #658  / 

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John and Jackie Kennedy Autograph Pair

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Autographs Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,800.00 USD
John and Jackie Kennedy Autograph Pair
<B>John and Jackie Kennedy Autograph Pair.</B></I> John F. Kennedy Typed Letter Signed "<I>John Kennedy</B></I>", one page, on U. S. Senate letterhead, 5.25" x 6.25", Washington, D.C., June 21, 1954, to Mr. Lou Walters, New York City. The body of this letter reads "Thank you very much for your recent letter enclosing an article relative to increasing tax burdens on establishments such as yours. The general tax revision bill has been just reported out by the Senate Finance Committee and will probably come before the Senate for consideration either this week or next. I appreciate having your views on this matter and you may be sure that i will give them every consideration when this legislation comes before me for action." Light, even toning. Very fine condition. Walters, the recipient of this letter, ran an exclusive Manhattan nightclub called the Latin Quarter and numbered Joseph Kennedy among his famous patrons. Walters's tax problems - hinted at in the JFK letter - led to serious financial difficulties that ended up being inherited by his daughter, Barbara Walters of television fame. The other autograph in this lot is a large and elegant "<I>Jaqueline Kennedy</B></I>" on a White House 3.75" x 2" card. Mint condition. Both items are in a gilt wooden frame matted with a photo of the couple to an overall size of 26" x 14".<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Framed - with Glass, Medium (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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