KENNEDY JOHN F; AND JACQUELINE Photograph Signed by both as

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PORTRAIT BY RICHARD AVEDON KENNEDY, JOHN F.; AND JACQUELINE. Photograph Signed, by both, as President and First Lady, additionally inscribed by Jackie, "To Duane with appreciation," 1/2-length portrait by Richard Avedon, from the sessions he conducted with the Kennedy family in Palm Beach, FL, on January 3, 1961. Inscribed in the blank lower margin. Gelatin silver print, mounted to board trimmed to size, with copyright hand stamp on verso of mount. Additionally signed by the photographer, in black ink against dark area, lower left, "avedon 61." 12 1/4x10 inches; minor abrasion at John's left elbow. Np, [1961]

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with--Anne H. Lincoln. Typed Letter Signed, "Anne," to Duane Garrison ("Dear Duane"), sending the photograph: "Here is the 'little present' I spoke to you about . . . . The other day when I extremely hesitantly asked her if she would do me a big favor . . . , she not only said she would be delighted but would get The President to sign it too. . . . Mrs. Kennedy is more than well aware of all the nice things . . . you do for her and does appreciate it. . . ." 1 page, 8vo, White House stationery; cellotape stains at upper and lower edges. Washington, 27 June 1961.
Provenance: Duane Garrison Elliott.