JFK, Jr. "A Keepsake for Baby" Gift Given to Jacqueline

John F. Kennedy, Jr. Birth Gift Given to Jacqueline & President Kennedy - A Lovely Satin Padded Booklet "A Keepsake for Baby"

Adorable satin padded "A Keepsake for Baby" booklet gifted to President-elect John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy upon the birth of their son John F. Kennedy, Jr., on November 25, 1960. Created by Paramount, the booklet measures 3.5 x 6.5, and is inscribed on the front paste-down, "[From Mrs. Raymond McNeil, 70 Portland St. Rochester, N. H]". The last page of the booklet, reserved as "Baby's Last Picture," features a small affixed image of John and Jacqueline Kennedy at the "John Jr. Christening." In fine condition.Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Mary Barelli Gallagher, the secretary to Senator John F. Kennedy and then later to First Lady Jackie Kennedy.

In part:

"This baby gift is one of the many gifts that had arrived daily to the home of President—Elect and Mrs. John F. Kennedy, 3307 N St. N. W., Georgetown, Washington, D.C. on the occasion of John Jr.'s Birth. .. Mrs. Kennedy would ask that I prepare a letter of thanks to the sender for her to sign, and this is one of the gifts that she offered me to take home. I donated the vast majority of these gifts to various charities, others I gave away to friends, relatives, etc., keeping the more interesting ones, such as this, for myself (as told in Chapter 8 - "John-John," pages 61-62, of my book that is referenced below)"

Provenance: Ex-Bonhams March 9, 2017 sale

Ex-Mary Barelli Gallagher.

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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