Description: PEARCE, Mrs. John N. (John & Jacqueline Kennedy). The White House: A Historic Guide. WDC: White House Historical Association, 1962. INSCRIBED BY JACK AND JACKIE KENNEDY SECOND EDITION. 1 vol., limited to 75 numbered copies this being copy #64, inscribed on the limitation page "For Chris with the affectionate regards of his friends John Kennedy and love from Jackie Christmas 1962", the "and love from" is in the hand of Jackie. The remainder of the inscription is in the hand of John, bound in full red morocco, title gilt to spine, covers double ruled in gilt, marbled pastedowns and endpapers, minor rubbing to the head of the spine otherwise in VERY GOOD+ condition. The first limited edition was limited to 100 copies bound in green leather. The publication of this book was overseen by Jackie as part of her restoration and preservation of the White House. These were earmarked by the Kennedys to be given away as Christmas gifts to each member of the Kennedy administration and very close friends. This was their last official Christmas together. This item comes with a "COA" - Certificate of Authenticity Who we are - D&D Galleries was founded in 1985. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the Provincial Bookfair Association of Great Britain (PBFA). So bid and buy with confidence. Our inventory (largely English language only) is slightly eclectic and ranges from the 16th through the 20th centuries with sub-specialties in S.T.C. and Wing books, Lewis Carroll, Charles Dickens, presentation and association material as well as 17th and 18th C. British history, sets and bindings. Terms - Any item(s) may be returned with 7 days for a full refund if found to be not authentic or substantially at odds with our description or pictures. Items returned must be received in the same condition and completeness as sent.
Price: 19500 USD
Location: Somerville, New Jersey
End Time: 2025-01-01T22:03:07.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Year Printed: 1962
Topic: Historical
Binding: Fine Binding
Origin: English
Special Attributes: Illustrated, Inscribed
