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John F. Kennedy | Photograph of his wedding inscribed by him and Jackie Kennedy, 1953

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July 20, 02:04 PM GMT

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3,000 - 5,000 GBP

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John F. Kennedy


inscribed photograph, also signed by his wife Jacqueline  


depicting them emerging from St Mary's Church, Newport, RI, after their wedding on 12 September 1953, 254 x 203mm., inscribed "with very best wishes from us both. Jack and Jackie", mounted on card, inscription faded and partially illegible


A RARE PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED BY BOTH JOHN F. KENNEDY AND HIS WIFE. Kennedy was in his first term as Senator for Massachusetts when he married Jacqueline Bouvier. It was a grand ceremony with more than 800 guests and took place in Newport, RI. The reception took place at Hammersmith Farm, her stepfather's mansion in the city.