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Presidents of the United States
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15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Inaugural Addresses of the Presidents of the United States from George Washington 1789 to John F. Kennedy 1961. Washington: United States Government Printing Office, 1961
8vo (8 7/8 x 5 1/2 in.; 225 x 143 mm). Full maroon calf, double-filleted border and gilt presidential emblem on upper cover, the initials "R.S. McN." stamped in gilt in the lower right corner of upper cover, smooth spine lettered gilt, marbled endpapers, edges gilt; spine dry, upper joint cracked, lower joint rubbed. Marbled slipcase.
8vo (8 7/8 x 5 1/2 in.; 225 x 143 mm). Full maroon calf, double-filleted border and gilt presidential emblem on upper cover, the initials "R.S. McN." stamped in gilt in the lower right corner of upper cover, smooth spine lettered gilt, marbled endpapers, edges gilt; spine dry, upper joint cracked, lower joint rubbed. Marbled slipcase.
Condition
8vo (8 7/8 x 5 1/2 in.; 225 x 143 mm). Full maroon calf, double-filleted border and gilt presidential emblem on upper cover, the initials "R.S. McN." stamped in gilt in the lower right corner of upper cover, smooth spine lettered gilt, marbled endpapers, edges gilt; spine dry, upper joint cracked, lower joint rubbed. Marbled slipcase.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
One of 85 specially bound copies of the 1961 edition of the Inaugural Addresses, inscribed by Mrs. Kennedy, "To Robert McNamara—The President was going to give you this for Christmas—Please accept it now from me—with my love always for all you did for Jack. Jackie, December 1963."