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Mrs. John N. Pearce

The White House: A Historic Guide

White House Historical Association

1962

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Second-edition copy of The White House: A Historic Guide inscribed by JFK and Jackie Kennedy.

  • Mrs. John N. Pearce (American).
  • Washington, D.C.: White House Historical Association, 1962.
  • Limited numbered edition of 75, this being number 62.
  • Inscribed by John and Jackie Kennedy on the limitation page, "For Chris with the affectionate regards of his friends John Kennedy and love from Jackie. Christmas 1962."
  • Bound in the original full red morocco, title gilt to spine, covers double ruled in gilt, with marbled pastedowns and endpapers.


The publication of this book was overseen by Jackie Kennedy 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 edition was from their last Christmas together.

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Minor rubbing to the head of the spine.

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Language

English

Subject

History, Americana, American History, Architecture and Design, Manuscripts, Letters, Documents, Ephemera, Ephemera, Association items, Politics

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