The Inaugural Address and State of the Union Message; The Inaugural Address By President John F. Kennedy of January 20th, 1961, And His State Of The Union Message of January 30th, 1961

Kennedy, John F.

Published by Harper & Brothers, [New York], 1961

About this Item

Slim octavo, [ii], 35pp, [9]. Blue cloth, title stamped in silver on front cover. Uncut outer edge. Light sun toning to spine. Originally presented in a clamshell case, which is lacking here. Includes the publisher's acetate dust jacket, closed tear to rear panel, a near fine example. From a limited edition of 106 copies, printed by Harper & Brothers and designed by Stefan Salter. (Not found in Newcomb) This work was presented to President Kennedy for his private distribution, with numerous White House employees receiving copies. This copy is not signed. One of a small number of this limited edition to reach the public market. Other copies include Evelyn Lincoln's personal copy, a copy inscribed to Dr. Janet G. Travell (Kennedy's White House physician), and two inscribed to White House staff.

Seller Inventory # 19193

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Inaugural Address and State of the Union Message; The Inaugural Address By President John F. Kennedy of January 20th, 1961, And His State Of The Union Message of January 30th, 1961
• Publisher: Harper & Brothers, [New York]
• Publication Date: 1961
• Binding: Cloth
• Illustrator: Limited edition of the Inaugural Address of President John F. Kennedy and his first State of the Union Address, from a private printing of 106 copies.
• Edition: Limited Edition.
• Condition: Near fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: near fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Presidents