Books and Manuscripts: 19th and 20th Century
Books and Manuscripts: 19th and 20th Century
Lot Closed
July 20, 02:04 PM GMT
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
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.