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John F. Kennedy was the 35th president of the U.S. beginning in 1961 until his assassination in 1963. Prior to his presidency he served in the House of Representatives and as a Senator for Massachusetts. Kennedy’s presidency was during the peak of the Cold War and much of his presidency involved handling relations between Cuba and the Soviet Union. He’s remembered for how he managed the Cuban missile crisis of 1962 averting a potential nuclear war with the Soviet Union. As part of Kennedy’s New Frontier policies the Peace Corp was established in 1961. Kennedy was also an ardent supporter of keeping the U.S. in the Space Race and created the goal of “landing a man on the Moon by the end of this decade and returning him safely to the Earth”.

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John F. Kennedy’s Rocking Chair, Used by JFK as President

One of the few rocking chairs owned and used by John F. Kennedy as President, who famously relied on his rocking chairs to relieve back pain resulting from his WWII injuries. Kennedy’s personal physician, Dr. Janet Travell, first treated JFK as a Senator in the 1950s, where she prescribed the use of rocking chairs custom-made to his specifications.

This stylish mid-century rocking chair is upholstered in orange-brown leather against a rattan backing and wood frame, with a leather cushion that snaps into place. Attached with upholstery nails to the underside of one arm is the business card of Larry Arata, who Jackie Kennedy recruited from Hyannis, Massachusetts to work as the White House upholsterer. Arata’s business card shows a McLean, Virginia address and “White House Upholsterer – 1961 to Present” at bottom, though with some paper loss to the card. Also present on the arm of the chair is John F. Kennedy’s Senate business card, signed “Jack Kennedy”, indicating this chair was likely taken from Kennedy’s Senate office and reupholstered for Kennedy to use as President. According to what Jackie Kennedy has said about the chair, it was used by JFK at the Hyannis Port compound.

Rocking chair originates from Jackie Kennedy, who gifted it to New York City Mayor Ed Koch in December 1984 on the occasion of Koch’s 60th birthday. The Mayor, in turn, gifted it to his executive assistant Rose Mintzer, who passed it down to her son, whose notarized LOA accompanies the chair. Chair measures 44″ tall, 28″ wide and 33″ deep. Chair displays beautifully, with light wear from use. One of the more personal belongings of John F. Kennedy. Sold for $90,000.

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John F. Kennedy’s Rocking Chair, Used by JFK as President. Click to enlarge.

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John F. Kennedy’s Presidential Blanket Present in the Limo & Bloodied Upon His Assassination — With Impeccable Provenance

Blanket from John F. Kennedy’s limousine, stowed in the vehicle at the time of his assassination. Navy blue woolen blanket bearing a large embroidered Presidential seal is one of two that were fixtures of the custom limousine, literally built into the doors of the back seat on each side for ready use by chilled passengers. Blanket features a grey plush lining to the reverse side and snaps along the edges for securing to interior door panels. Measures 50.5” x 41”. Embroidered seal measures 7” in diameter. Some patches of wear to fabric surface along center, else fine. With excellent provenance, including an LOA from Burke Reilly, the first owner of the blankets after their removal from the limousine, which was dismantled during Johnson’s administration. Reilly was the manager of the White House Vehicle Program for Ford Motor Company’s Washington Affairs Office, in charge of the care and service of the automobiles in the federal fleet, including ”100X”, the Presidential limousine. His LOA specifies the names of the people he worked and interacted with, including the name of the Secret Service agent that gave the blankets to him. Includes copies of Reilly’s Ford ID and his security clearance pass. Mr. Reilly is reportedly still alive today. More information regarding the “lap robes,” as they were called, comes from Ford employee F. Vaughn Ferguson whose 18 December 1963 memo to Ford lobbyist R.W. Markley Jr. is housed at the National Archives. This memo reads in part, ”…on the 2nd of December I noticed that the two lap robes had a few blood spots on them, but, more than that, were soiled from handling and required cleaning. The White House chauffeurs were detailed to take the lap robes to Fort Myer for cleaning. These persons remained with the lap robes until they were cleaned and returned the same day…” An impossibly rare relic from the last moment of JFK’s presidency. Sold for $61,599.

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John F. Kennedy’s Presidential Blanket Present in the Limo & Bloodied Upon His Assassination

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John F. Kennedy JFK Assassination Limo Seat Relic

A chilling relic from the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. A section of the seat upon which he and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy sat when Lee Harvey Oswald pulled the trigger on his Mannlicher Carcano, tragically ending the young president’s life. Dark blue leather seat section which composed the outside and upper seat trim. Under black light the leather section shows spotting which is undoubtedly blood. Measures approximately 3″ x 3″. Accompanied by a copy of a letter of provenance on White House letterhead, 1p. quarto, dated 22 November 1982 (twenty years after the assassination), written by White House Technical Service Rep. F. Vaughn Ferguson. Ferguson, whose involvement with the limousine before and after the shooting is well-documented, writes in part: “…The leather…is from the automobile in which John F. Kennedy, President of the United States, was assassinated in on November 22, 1963…Four days after the assassination the White House upholsterer and I removed this leather at the White House…The dark blue leather is from the border of the rear seat. The spots on the leather are the dried blood of our beloved President John F. Kennedy.” Ferguson then describes the extensive modifications that were made to the vehicle so that it could be used by President Lyndon B. Johnson, and mentions that he drove the vehicle from Cincinnati to Washington in complete secrecy to avoid the press. He concludes: “…My career at the White House spanned a twenty year period…It was so sad…” Included is a color photograph of Ferguson signing the letter of provenance and a photo of the bloodied rear seat of the vehicle. Also included is a copy of a 1982 newspaper article featuring Ferguson and his involvement with the ill-fated limousine. In the article Ferguson states: “[after the return of the car to Washington]…FBI agents had ripped the leather seats. They told me they had to do it to find the bullet particles from the shooting…Ferguson said he took a little of the memorabilia with him…’I still have some of the leather from the seats’ he said…” A heart-rending relic from a day that shook the world. Sold for $19,036.

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Beautiful John F. Kennedy Personally Owned Humidor — Gifted by Philippine Ambassador & Accompanied by 2 Unopened Philippine Cigars — All Items Custom Labeled, ”President Kennedy”

John F. Kennedy owned wooden humidor, engraved upon the hinged lid, “President Kennedy”. Humidor gifted by the Philippine Ambassador is accompanied by 2 unopened Philippine cigars of the original 26. Cigar labels are imprinted in white, “Flor Fina Coronas Alhambra Manila” on a red and gold label with a black band imprinted “Choicest Philippine Tobacco / Sumatra Wrapper”. Wrappers read in gilt, “Specially Made For President Kennedy”. Accompanied by a vintage 8″ x 10″ color photo of Kennedy smoking a cigar while reading the sports section of “The New York Times” aboard the Presidential yacht “Honey Fitz” in 1963, after receiving this gift. With John F. Kennedy Presidential Library backstamp crediting “Cecil Stoughton/White House” as the photographer. Felt lined humidor measures 10.25″ x 7″ x 2″. Some fabric loss to lining and rubbing to edges, else near fine condition. Cigars measure 5.25″. Near fine. Lot also includes copies of correspondences between Kennedy and Amelito R. Mutuc, Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines. The text of one letter, courtesy of the JFK Presidential Library, reads in part: “Dear Mr. Ambassador: I have received the handsome, personalized, mahogany box of very fine cigars that you so thoughtfully sent to me. It was indeed kind of you to send such a generous supply of this excellent product. I know I will enjoy them and consider your gift another demonstration of the warm friendship existing between our countries. With appreciation and every good wish to you and your family. Sincerely, John F. Kennedy”. Also included is a small sheet of Ambassador Mutuc’s stationery addressed in a secretarial hand to: “The President / The White House / Washington, D.C.”, which likely accompanied the box of cigars, plus a copy of a letter from Carlos P. Romulo, Philippine Ambassador to the United States, dated 16 April 1961, to President Kennedy: “When the Manila papers recently published a picture of yours holding a cigar, a Philippine newspaper suggested that it may be a good idea to let you sample what we believe are the best cigars in the world. President Garcia has asked me to extend to you his personal greetings and to present you with these boxes of Philippine cigars with his compliments…” Finally, lot includes copy of a letter from President Kennedy to Romulo, dated 14 August 1961: “…Many, many thanks for the fine cigars…” Sold for $15,813.

Beautiful John F. Kennedy Personally Owned Humidor

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John F Kennedy Autograph on a 1944 PT-109 Document

Historically significant John F Kennedy autograph World War II document regarding torpedo boat training, after his command of PT-109, the torpedo boat that was hit by a Japanese destroyer in 1943. Dated 1 March 1944, Lieutenant Kennedy signs a military “Report of Compliance With Orders” at the “Motor Torpedo Boat Squadrons Training Center” after the famed PT-109 affair that distinguished Kennedy as a war hero and set the stage for his future political career. Beautifully signed in bold black ink, “John F. Kennedy.” Framed and matted with a photograph of JFK in uniform and a plaque. Very early John F Kennedy autograph.  Measures 22″ x 20″ overall. Fine condition.  Sold for $14,670.

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John F Kennedy Autograph on a 1944 PT-109 Document. Click to enlarge.

John F. Kennedy & Jackie Kennedy Signed Photo Measuring 9″ x 13.25″ — Also Signed by Photographer, Alfred Eisenstaedt

Evocative photograph signed by John F. Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy as they campaigned for the Presidency in 1960. Silver gelatin photograph is also signed at lower right by Alfred Eisenstaedt, who took the photo and writes about it on the verso, “This…shows John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy on a campaign trip to New York City in September 1960, after he was chosen by the Democratic Convention to be their standard bearer. Please put it in your collection, I think it is very valuable. Eisenstaedt”. Jacqueline Kennedy inscribes the front of the photo to “Eisie”, the nickname used by Eisenstaedt’s friends and family, “with gratitude” after which the future President and First Lady sign their names, “John Kennedy” and “Jacqueline Kennedy”. With Eisenstaedt’s stamp on verso, “PHOTO BY ALFRED EISENSTAEDT” as well as a stamp by Life magazine. Photo measures 9″ x 13.25″. Small crease to lower right, overall in very good to near fine condition. From Alfred Eisenstaedt’s estate and with University Archives COA for both signatures. Sold for $10,000.

John F. Kennedy & Jackie Kennedy Autograph Photo. Click to enlarge.
COA for John F. Kennedy & Jackie Kennedy Autograph Photo. Click to enlarge.

John F. Kennedy Signed ”Profiles in Courage” — Inscribed to Famed Photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt

John F. Kennedy signed copy of ”Profiles in Courage”, inscribed to famed photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt, who photographed Kennedy on many occasions during the 1960 Presidential campaign and as President. JFK signs the front free endpaper, ”To Alfred Eisenstaedt / with every good wish / John Kennedy”. New York: Harper & Bros., 1956. Measures 6” x 8.5”. Housed in original unclipped dust jacket, showing price of $3.50. In very good condition with chipping to top edge of jacket. Light wear to book, otherwise near fine. From Alfred Eisenstaedt’s estate and with University Archives COA. Sold for $5,500.

John F. Kennedy Signed ”Profiles in Courage”. Click to enlarge.
COA for John F. Kennedy Signed ”Profiles in Courage”. Click to enlarge.

John F. Kennedy Letter Signed as President, Regarding Civil Rights — ”…the standards of nondiscrimination set forth by our Constitution…” — With Autograph Postscript by JFK & PSA COA

John F. Kennedy typed letter signed ”John Kennedy” as President, who here faces a delicate Civil Rights issue early in his Presidency. On White House stationery dated 28 March 1961, JFK writes to New Jersey Congressman Hugh J. Addonizio, who had written the President two weeks earlier when one of his constituents, a black woman, was denied lodging in South Carolina while attending the Civil War Centennial Commission. Kennedy writes, ”Thank you for your letter of March 14th in connection with the Civil War Centennial Commission’s Assembly scheduled for April 11 and 12. I want you to know that I wrote the Chairman of the Centennial Commission on March 14th requesting that the Commission, as an official body of the United States Government, take action assuring that the arrangements for its Assembly meet the standards of nondiscrimination set forth by our Constitution. I agree with you that it is contrary to public policy for agencies and officials of the United States Government to sponsor meetings where the members may be discriminated against in any way by reason of their color or race.” Kennedy finishes the letter by adding a handwritten postscript, ”the matter now seems to be better.” However, according to an article in the 6 May 1961 edition of ”The Richmond Afro-American” entitled ”What It’s All About,” Kennedy’s request was apparently rebuffed: ”…Russia successfully put a man in outer space at the same time that America unsuccessfully tried to get a colored woman in a South Carolina hotel…” the article reads. Instead, a Confederate flag was raised at the South Carolina State House during the event. Single-page letter measures 7.25” x 10.25”. In near fine condition with just a smudge to the end of Kennedy’s note. Transmittal note from the White House Mail Room is stapled to the upper left corner. From the family of Congressman Addonizio’s secretary M.M. Sullivan. With a COA from PSA/DNA. Sold for $5,000.

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John F. Kennedy Letter Signed as President, Regarding Civil Rights. Click to enlarge.
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JFK John Kennedy Assassination Wanted for Treason Poster

Incendiary and scarce handbill, circulated in Dallas at the time of John F. Kennedy…s November 1963 visit. Handbill proclaims, …WANTED FOR TREASON… below two front and profile photographs of Kennedy, and makes seven charges against him, including …Betraying the Constitution… and being lax in …enforcing Communist Registration laws.… The Warren Commission investigated the source of these documents, and determined that a man named Robert Surrey printed approximately 5,000 of them, but that Surrey had no connection to Lee Harvey Oswald. Despite this, questions regarding the connection of Dallas extremists associated with the handbills to Oswald have persisted to this day. Very few of the handbills now exist, as the vast majority were destroyed before Kennedy was killed. Lot is accompanied by letter of provenance from the Writer and Editor at …Life… magazine in 1963, Robert Wallace, who was in Dallas at the time of the assassination and collected a few of the handbills. He gave one to famed collector John Lattimer, to whom the letter is written. Wallace notes that the handbills …serve to give some indication of the attitude that prevailed, at least among fanatics, in Dallas at the time of the murder.… Orange-brown handbill measures 9″ x 12″. Overall creasing and very small tear to right margin. Very good condition. Sold for $4,142.

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JFK John Kennedy Assassination Wanted for Treason Poster. Click to enlarge.

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