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Lot #13: John F. Kennedy Signed Book as President -- JFK Inscribes ''To Turn the Tide'' to Photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt ''...who helped turn an earlier tide...'' -- With Slide Photo of JFK Signing

Description

John F. Kennedy signed copy of ''To Turn the Tide'', a collection of the President's speeches from his first year in office, with an introduction by Kennedy. New York: Harper & Bros., 1962. Kennedy inscribes the half-title page to famed 20th century photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt, who photographed Kennedy on many occasions including during the 1960 campaign, to which JFK might be referring here: ''To Alfred Eisenstaedt / who helped turn an earlier tide - with esteem / John Kennedy / June 1962''. Book is accompanied by a slide of the President signing the book, with Eisenstaedt looking on. Attractive paperback book measures 5.5'' x 8.25''. Light shelf wear to cover, overall in very good plus condition. From Alfred Eisenstaedt's estate and with University Archives COA.
Final Bid (Includes Buyers Premium):$5,500
Minimum Bid:$5,000
Number of Bids:1