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President John F. Kennedy's Leather Portfolio

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President John F. Kennedy's Leather Portfolio

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Description

Brown leather portfolio with the Presidential Seal as well as "John F. Kennedy - President of the United States" stamped in gold on the front cover, measures 11.5 x 9.25''. Contents include a greeting from the sender, R.C Lawton, and two cards entitled " A Prayer of St. Francis Assisi." These last items show some age toning.

This leather portfolio was sent to President Kennedy as a gift from R. C Lawton. The letter to John F. Kennedy and the greeting cards are on parchment paper and exhibit a pigment rich Old English motif of floral scrolls. The prayer of St. Francis, included in the greeting cards, is widely known among the Christian community as a prayer for peace.

These items come directly from the collection of Mary Gallagher, former personal secretary to Mrs. Kennedy from 1957 to 1964, and whose book My Life with Jacqueline Kennedy was an international best-seller.To learn more please visit, www.guernseys.com

Condition

Some age toning

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President John F. Kennedy's Leather Portfolio

Name: President John F. Kennedy's Leather Portfolio
SKU: 55923574
Price: 1100 USD
Availability: InStock

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