February 2013 Auction Ends Wednesday, February 6th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/6/2013
Collection of John F. Kennedy-related items owned by James H. Boyer, Sr., a Capitol police officer who was good friends with JFK's top secret service man, John J. ''Muggsy'' O'Leary, and became an occasional handyman for the family in his spare time. Interesting collection of items includes: (1) John F. Kennedy's ''Veteran of Foreign Wars'' leather presentation portfolio bearing a gilt embossed seal to cover reading ''John F. Kennedy / U.S. Senator''. Black leather portfolio has a plastic vinyl zipper-closure and measures 17'' x 12''. (2) Jackie Kennedy autograph letter signed on her personal ''JBK'' monogrammed stationery in blue ink, reading in full: ''Dear James - I find I paid my last handyman $1.50 an hour -- so I want to pay you the same -- this is for 4 hrs a day 5 days this week -- + 8 hrs last week. if I am wrong about the amount of time last week let me know -- Thanks / JBK''. Card-style note measures 5.75'' x 4'', with her writing to front cover and inside. Includes original envelope with ''James'' written in her hand. (3) 3'' x 5'' black and white glossy photo of JFK donning a VFW cap with ''Past Commander Massachusetts'' across the side of the hat. (4) 8'' x 10'' black and white glossy photo of Boyer helping the Kennedys move from Georgetown to the White House with a 31 January 1961 stamp to verso. Lot includes a 3pp. LOA from Boyer's daughter Karen Boyer Leparte with charming anecdotes detailing his relationship with JFK, dated 22 April 2001. Overall in near fine collection.
John F. Kennedy's Personalized ''Veteran of Foreign Wars'' Embossed Leather Portfolio -- With a Collection of Other JFK-Related Items, Including an ALS by Jackie Kennedy
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