“I have been almost ashamed to face my caddy at the 18th hole” 85. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Three TLSs,
signed “Ike Eisenhower,” “Dwight D. Eisenhower,” and “Ike,” each one page, Columbia University letterhead, dated between 1948 and 1950. One letter, in part: “I can certainly use the ‘eagles’ you hoped for my golf game. The last two times I have been out, I have been almost ashamed to face my caddy at the 18th hole. However, I hope to improve my game before weather prevents and possibly you golf balls will do the trick.” In overall fine condition, with some scattered light staining. Accompanied by one original mailing envelope. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
“Soon I will have a beautiful rare book to show you”
Postmarked Washington, November 22, 1963 87. John F. K e n n e d y.
Official White House mailing envelope, 10.5 x 6.5, postmarked Washington, November 22, 1963. In very good condition, with a few edge tears and tape to edges. Also includes a typed letter from Evelyn Lincoln signed with autopen, dated November 21, 1963, and the originally enclosed unsigned photos of JFK (bearing a pre-printed signature) and Jackie with their children. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
86. Jacqueline Kennedy. ALS signed
“Jackie,” one page, 5.75 x 7.75, personal letterhead, [April 1976]. Letter to Vava Adelberg. In full: “Thank you for my beautiful Easter Violets. How thoughtful you are. Soon I will have a beautiful rare book to show you—that Viking Press (mon editeur) has bought to reproduce for the illustrations of Russian folk tales—by an artist called Zworkine— of whom we know almost nothing—When I can bring it home—may I call you and hope you will come for tea—a lovely excuse to see you.” Toning and a couple trivial chips to edges, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a 1964 Kennedy mourning card. After leaving the White House, 1040 Fifth Avenue, the address on this letterhead, was Kennedy’s home in New York. Her book, In the Russian Style, was published in January 1977. The recipient of the letter, Vava Adelberg, was the son of the governor general of St. Petersburg and lived in the last court of the Czar. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
88. John F. Kennedy: John Lattimer. Collection of 18 original
first generation glossy photos, all 7 x 5 and 5 x 7, of test results of experiments done by Dr. John K. Lattimer for his book Kennedy and Lincoln: Medical and Ballistic Comparisons of Their Assassinations. Photos show the results of test wounds fired through clothing, spatter results, an X-ray, and targets, all used by Lattimer to prove Oswald killed Kennedy. In fine condition. Lattimer fired countless rounds of similar ammunition through skulls with simulated brains as well as necks and bodies constructed of pork to simulate human skin. Highly important photos attempting to finally determine if Oswald acted alone. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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