Auction 85 Part 2
Historical Militaria and Autographs - Day 2
Oct 29, 2020
USA
98 Bohemia Ave., St. 2, Chesapeake City, MD 21915
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Nearly 1,600 lots of historical militaria from all conflicts; historical autographs and ephemera from all fields of collecting.
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LOT 1197:
(JOSEPH KENNEDY, SR. AS AMBASSADOR)
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Sold for: $550
Start price:
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Estimated price:
$100 - $150
Auction house commission: 30%
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(JOSEPH KENNEDY, SR. AS AMBASSADOR)
JOSEPH KENNEDY, SR. (1888 – 1969) American businessman, investor and politician known for his high-profile positions in government and for the political and other achievements of his children. Father of assassinated President John F. Kennedy and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy. Pair of items from a dinner held by 'The Pilgrims' in honor of Kennedy's appointment to serve as United States Ambassador to Great Britain, held at Claridge's Hotel, London, Mar. 18, 1938. Sponsors of the event included Lord Halifax and the Duke of Kent. Present is the 4pp. 8vo. menu, and the 26pp. table plan and guest list. Also attending was the future president, listed as 'Jack Kennedy' and a host of ministers, ambassadors, and military men. Covers foxed, else very good.
