RR Auction: John F. Kennedy

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Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of John F. Kennedy, RR Auction is proud to present a special sale featuring items such as Kennedy’s own Senate ID card, an important annotated speech manuscript later incorporated into Profiles in Courage, a 1963 holiday card signed by JFK and Jackie, a WWII-dated letter sent while on “PT Shakedown” duty, and an amazing assortment of rare museum-quality Kennedy photographs. Boasting well over 150 extraordinary lots, this auction features a wide array of significant Kennedy material. RR Auction is a globally recognized and trusted auction house specializing in historical autographs and artifacts.
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
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John and Jacqueline Kennedy Signed 1963 Holiday Card9054 - John and Jacqueline Kennedy Signed 1963 Holiday Card
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Exceedingly rare official Hallmark card issued during the 1963 holiday season, featuring an image of a nativity scene on the front, measuring 4.5 x 6.
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
 
 
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John F. Kennedy's Personally-Owned Original 1963 Program for Germany Speech9055 - John F. Kennedy's Personally-Owned Original 1963 Program for Germany Speech
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President John F. Kennedy's personally-owned program for his historic trip to Germany from June 23–26, 1963, 8 x 10.5, 38 pages. The program con...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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John and Jacqueline Kennedy Pair of 1963 Original Negatives9056 - John and Jacqueline Kennedy Pair of 1963 Original Negatives
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Rare original 35mm negative strip, 1.25 x 3, showing two individual close-up portraits of President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy,
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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John F. Kennedy’s Senatorial and Presidential Office Pair of Gold and Black Eagle Bookends9057 - John F. Kennedy’s Senatorial and Presidential Office Pair of Gold and Black Eagle Bookends
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Handsome set of gold-and-black eagle bookends personally-used and -displayed by John F. Kennedy in his Senate office and then later in the White House
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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John F. Kennedy Presidential Golf Ball Set9058 - John F. Kennedy Presidential Golf Ball Set
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Set of six official Spalding presidential golf balls presented in a special green and brown leather case resembling a book, gilt stamped on the front
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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John F. Kennedy's White House Golf Ball Box9059 - John F. Kennedy's White House Golf Ball Box
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President John F. Kennedy's personally-owned wooden box used to hold presidential golf balls to be given to guests and visitors, measuring 7.25 ...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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John F. Kennedy's Canvas Duffel Bag9060 - John F. Kennedy's Canvas Duffel Bag
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John F. Kennedy's personally-owned and -used beige-colored canvas duffel bag, approximately measuring 26 x 16 x 11, with top of bag featuring a ...
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 12,000.00
 
 
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Evelyn Lincoln's Personally-Owned PT-109 Tie Clip9061 - Evelyn Lincoln's Personally-Owned PT-109 Tie Clip
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Gold-plated tie clip of a PT–109, the boat captained by John F. Kenny during the Second World War, deriving from the collection of Evelyn Lincoln, the
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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John F. Kennedy's X-15 Pin9062 - John F. Kennedy's X-15 Pin
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John F. Kennedy's personally-owned gold-tone X-15 pin, measuring just over 1? long, engraved with his initials on the tail, "JFK." The...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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John F. Kennedy Family's Presidential China Plate from the Honey Fitz9063 - John F. Kennedy Family's Presidential China Plate from the Honey Fitz
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Eggshell-colored salad plate used aboard the 'Honey Fitz' during Kennedy's presidency, measuring approximately 6.75? in diameter and 1? ...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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John F. Kennedy Family's Presidential China Tea Cup from the Honey Fitz9064 - John F. Kennedy Family's Presidential China Tea Cup from the Honey Fitz
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Exquisite tea cup and saucer from the personal chinaware of President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy used aboard the presidential y
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Kennedy White House Staff Sterling Napkin Ring9065 - Kennedy White House Staff Sterling Napkin Ring
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Sterling silver napkin ring personally-owned and -used in the White House by Mary Barelli Gallagher, the secretary to Senator John F. Kennedy and then
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Kennedy Era White House Chair9066 - Kennedy Era White House Chair
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Attractive chair from the White House featuring a dark hardwood frame with ornately carved back and floral fabric cushion, measuring approximately 17
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Jacqueline Kennedy’s Personally-Owned Gold and Mother-of-Pearl Photo Case9067 - Jacqueline Kennedy’s Personally-Owned Gold and Mother-of-Pearl Photo Case
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Jacqueline Kennedy’s personally-owned small gold and mother-of-pearl photo case. Case has an opalescent cover, measures 1.25 x 1.25 closed, and opens
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Jacqueline Kennedy's Personally-Owned and -Used Lighter9068 - Jacqueline Kennedy's Personally-Owned and -Used Lighter
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Jacqueline Kennedy's personally-owned and -used Ronson Varaflame Petite butane lighter, 1.25 x 1.5, with olive metallic body and gold-toned acce...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Jacqueline Kennedy's Personally-Owned and -Worn Brown Leather Glove9069 - Jacqueline Kennedy's Personally-Owned and -Worn Brown Leather Glove
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Jacqueline Kennedy's personally-owned stylish thin brown right-handed leather glove, measuring 9.5? long, marked inside, "6 1/2, Made in U....
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Jacqueline Kennedy's Personally-Owned and -Worn Cream-Colored High-Heeled Shoes9070 - Jacqueline Kennedy's Personally-Owned and -Worn Cream-Colored High-Heeled Shoes
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Jacqueline Kennedy's personally-owned and -worn pair of cream-colored high-heeled designer shoes with supple leather uppers and brown leather so...
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Jacqueline Kennedy's Dancer Doll9071 - Jacqueline Kennedy's Dancer Doll
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An appealing Hispanic female dancer doll, measuring 9? tall, displayed on a wooden base which was initialed on the bottom in blue pencil by Jacqueline
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Jacqueline Kennedy Handwritten White House Note9072 - Jacqueline Kennedy Handwritten White House Note
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Unsigned handwritten notes made by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy on both sides of an off-white 5 x 8 sheet of White House letterhead, no date but circ
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Jacqueline Kennedy Collection of (4) Handwritten Letters, Telegram, and Negatives9073 - Jacqueline Kennedy Collection of (4) Handwritten Letters, Telegram, and Negatives
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Grouping of four ALSs, each signed “Jackie,” six total pages, dated between 1960 and 1982, each addressed to German-born artist Franz Bueb. The first,
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Jacqueline Kennedy Typed Letter With Handwritten Note9074 - Jacqueline Kennedy Typed Letter With Handwritten Note
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Typed draft of a letter with handwritten emendations in pencil, one page, 5 x 8, no date. Letter to Robert L. Breeden of the National Geographic Socie
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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John and Jacqueline Kennedy Dallas Breakfast Ticket and Photograph9075 - John and Jacqueline Kennedy Dallas Breakfast Ticket and Photograph
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Original ticket for a "Breakfast with President and Mrs. John F. Kennedy," 3.75 x 2.25, held on November 22, 1963, in the Grand Ballroom o...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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John and Jacqueline Kennedy Dallas Love Field Reception Badge9076 - John and Jacqueline Kennedy Dallas Love Field Reception Badge
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Uncommon original "Airport Reception" badge, 3.5 x 2.25, worn by Democratic Party members upon the arrival of President John F. Kennedy an...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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John F. Kennedy Third Inaugural Salute Event Invitation9077 - John F. Kennedy Third Inaugural Salute Event Invitation
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Rare original invitation to the Democratic Anniversary Committee's "Third Inaugural Salute honoring The President and Mrs. Kennedy, and The...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Jacqueline Kennedy Handwritten Condolence Card Note and Ephemera9080 - Jacqueline Kennedy Handwritten Condolence Card Note and Ephemera
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ANS signed “Jacqueline Kennedy,” one page, 4.5 x 3.5, White House letterhead, no date but circa early 1964. Note to Major Ralph C. Stover, in full: ...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Kennedy Family Home-Owned Set of (4) Porcelain China Pieces9083 - Kennedy Family Home-Owned Set of (4) Porcelain China Pieces
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Collection of four pieces of Kennedy family–owned transfer-printed porcelain china in the 'Whitby' pattern, manufactured by the Syracuse Chi...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Jacqueline Kennedy Book and Magazines9084 - Jacqueline Kennedy Book and Magazines
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Group lot of seven items, including: a first edition of One Special Summer, hardcover with dust jacket, published by Delacorte Press in 1974; a copy o
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Kennedy Family-Owned Signed Jacques La Grange Lithograph9085 - Kennedy Family-Owned Signed Jacques La Grange Lithograph
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Very desirable limited edition 13.5 x 10.5 lithograph of a Jacques La Grange painting from the personal collection of President John F. Kennedy. The w
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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John F. Kennedy 1946 'Official' Congressional Campaign Original VINTAGE Photograph9090 - John F. Kennedy 1946 'Official' Congressional Campaign Original VINTAGE Photograph
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Vintage 5” x 7” silver gelatin photograph printed from the original 4” x 5” negative, portraying a young John F. Kennedy practicing a speech at his 12
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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John F. Kennedy 1946 Congressional Campaign Original VINTAGE Photograph9091 - John F. Kennedy 1946 Congressional Campaign Original VINTAGE Photograph
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Vintage 5” x 7” silver gelatin photograph printed from the original 4” x 5” negative, showing the iconic image of a 29-year-old John F. Kennedy standi
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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John F. Kennedy 1946 Congressional Campaign Original VINTAGE Photograph9092 - John F. Kennedy 1946 Congressional Campaign Original VINTAGE Photograph
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Vintage 8” x 10” silver gelatin photograph printed from the original 4” x 5” negative, showing the iconic image of a 29-year-old John F. Kennedy stand
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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John F. Kennedy 1946 Congressional Campaign Original VINTAGE Photograph9093 - John F. Kennedy 1946 Congressional Campaign Original VINTAGE Photograph
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Vintage 5” x 7” silver gelatin photograph printed from the original 4” x 5“ negative, portraying a young John F. Kennedy at a ‘Meet the Kennedys’ even
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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John F. Kennedy 1946 Congressional Campaign Original VINTAGE Photograph at VFW Banquet9094 - John F. Kennedy 1946 Congressional Campaign Original VINTAGE Photograph at VFW Banquet
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Vintage 5” x 8” silver gelatin photograph printed from the original 4“ x 5“ negative, showing a young John F. Kennedy seated in the lower right corner
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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John F. Kennedy 1946 Congressional Campaign Original VINTAGE Photograph Marching in Parade9095 - John F. Kennedy 1946 Congressional Campaign Original VINTAGE Photograph Marching in Parade
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Extremely rare 5” x 7” silver gelatin photograph printed from the original 4” x 5“ negative, showing a full-length image of a young John F. Kennedy ma
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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John F. Kennedy 1946 Congressional Campaign Original VINTAGE Photograph Marching in the Charlestown 9096 - John F. Kennedy 1946 Congressional Campaign Original VINTAGE Photograph Marching in the Charlestown
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Extremely rare 5” x 7” silver gelatin photograph printed from the original 4” x 5” negative, depicting a young John F. Kennedy marching in the Charles
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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John F. Kennedy 1952 Senatorial Campaign Original VINTAGE Photograph in His Boston Apartment9097 - John F. Kennedy 1952 Senatorial Campaign Original VINTAGE Photograph in His Boston Apartment
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Outstanding vintage 5” x 8” silver gelatin photograph printed from the original 4“ x 5“ negative, showing John F. Kennedy in a profile pose during ora
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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John F. Kennedy 1952 Senatorial Campaign 'Kennedy Tea' Original VINTAGE Photograph9098 - John F. Kennedy 1952 Senatorial Campaign 'Kennedy Tea' Original VINTAGE Photograph
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Highly sought-after vintage 8” x 10” silver gelatin photograph printed from the original 4” x 5“ negative, depicting Kennedy, supported by crutches, a
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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John F. Kennedy 1952 Senatorial Campaign 'Kennedy Tea' Original VINTAGE Photograph9099 - John F. Kennedy 1952 Senatorial Campaign 'Kennedy Tea' Original VINTAGE Photograph
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Sought-after vintage 5” x 8” silver gelatin photograph printed from the original 4” x 5“ negative, showing Kennedy, supported by crutches, as he greet
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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John F. Kennedy's Sisters Jean and Eunice 1952 Senatorial Campaign Original VINTAGE Photograph9100 - John F. Kennedy's Sisters Jean and Eunice 1952 Senatorial Campaign Original VINTAGE Photograph
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Extremely rare vintage 5” x 8” silver gelatin photograph printed from the original 4” x 5” negative, showing John F. Kennedy's sisters, Jean on ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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John F. Kennedy 1952 Senatorial Campaign Original VINTAGE Photograph on Boston's East Docks9101 - John F. Kennedy 1952 Senatorial Campaign Original VINTAGE Photograph on Boston's East Docks
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Vintage 5” x 8” silver gelatin photograph printed from the original 4” x 5” negative, showing John F. Kennedy watching longshoremen on the East Boston
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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John F. Kennedy 1952 Senatorial Campaign Original VINTAGE Photograph on Boston's East Docks9102 - John F. Kennedy 1952 Senatorial Campaign Original VINTAGE Photograph on Boston's East Docks
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Vintage 5” x 8” silver gelatin photograph printed from the original 4” x 5" negative, depicting an amused John F. Kennedy lifting a flounder on...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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John F. Kennedy 1952 Senatorial Campaign Original VINTAGE Photograph In Boston's Italian Section9103 - John F. Kennedy 1952 Senatorial Campaign Original VINTAGE Photograph In Boston's Italian Section
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Vintage 5” x 8” silver gelatin photograph printed from the original 4” x 5“ negative, depicting John F. Kennedy, smiling as he offers a piece of fruit
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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John F. Kennedy 1952 Senatorial Campaign Original VINTAGE Photograph In Boston's Italian Section9104 - John F. Kennedy 1952 Senatorial Campaign Original VINTAGE Photograph In Boston's Italian Section
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Fantastic vintage 5” x 8” silver gelatin photograph printed from the original 4” x 5“ negative, showing a charismatic John F. Kennedy posing with an e
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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John F. Kennedy 1952 Senatorial Campaign Original VINTAGE Photograph at Polish-American Banquet9105 - John F. Kennedy 1952 Senatorial Campaign Original VINTAGE Photograph at Polish-American Banquet
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Vintage 5” x 8” silver gelatin photograph printed from the original 4” x 5“ negative, showing John F. Kennedy sitting at a table at a Polish-American
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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John F. Kennedy 1952 Senatorial Campaign Original VINTAGE Photograph With President Truman9106 - John F. Kennedy 1952 Senatorial Campaign Original VINTAGE Photograph With President Truman
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Vintage 5” x 8” silver gelatin photograph printed from the original 4”x5” negative, showing John F. Kennedy standing behind President Harry S. Truman
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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John F. Kennedy 1952 Senatorial Campaign Original VINTAGE Photograph With Truman9107 - John F. Kennedy 1952 Senatorial Campaign Original VINTAGE Photograph With Truman
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Vintage 5” x 8” silver gelatin photograph printed from the original 4”x 5” negative, showing John F. Kennedy following closely behind President Harry
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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John F. Kennedy 1952 Senatorial Campaign Original VINTAGE Photograph of JFK and President Truman in 9108 - John F. Kennedy 1952 Senatorial Campaign Original VINTAGE Photograph of JFK and President Truman in
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Vintage 5” x 8” silver gelatin photograph printed from the original 4” x 5” negative, showing John F. Kennedy riding in a limousine with President Har
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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John F. Kennedy 1952 Senatorial Campaign Original VINTAGE Photograph Walking With Truman in Downtown9109 - John F. Kennedy 1952 Senatorial Campaign Original VINTAGE Photograph Walking With Truman in Downtown
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Vintage 5” x 8” silver gelatin photograph printed from the original 4” x 5“ negative of John F. Kennedy walking arm-in-arm with President Harry S. Tru
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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John F. Kennedy 1952 Senatorial Campaign Original VINTAGE Photograph JFK and President Truman Having9110 - John F. Kennedy 1952 Senatorial Campaign Original VINTAGE Photograph JFK and President Truman Having
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Vintage 5” x 8” silver gelatin photograph printed from the original 4” x 5” negative, showing President Harry S. Truman enjoying breakfast with John F
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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John F. Kennedy 1952 Senatorial Campaign Original VINTAGE Photograph on Airplane With Truman9111 - John F. Kennedy 1952 Senatorial Campaign Original VINTAGE Photograph on Airplane With Truman
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Vintage 5” x 8” silver gelatin photograph printed from the original 4” x 5” negative, showing President Harry S. Truman sitting and conversing with Jo
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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