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Lot #28
John F. Kennedy Signed White House Engraving as President - "Christmas 1962"

A 1962 Christmas engraving from President Kennedy to his official letter writer, the future first female mayor of Princeton, New Jersey

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A 1962 Christmas engraving from President Kennedy to his official letter writer, the future first female mayor of Princeton, New Jersey

Vintage engraving of the North Portico of the White House, 6 x 4, matted and framed to an overall size of 12 x 10.25, signed and inscribed on the mat in black ink as president, “Barbara Boggs – with warm personal regards, John Kennedy, Christmas 1962.” In fine condition, with somewhat irregular light toning to the mat. The recipient is ostensibly Barbara Boggs Sigmund (1939–1990) who worked as a letter writer for President John F. Kennedy. The daughter of Hale Boggs and Lindy Boggs, who both represented Louisiana in the United States House of Representatives, Boggs was a noted Democratic politician and civic leader who served as the first female mayor of Princeton, New Jersey.

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