Lot 38
Truman, Harry S. and Bess W. Truman. Photograph Signed as President and First Lady, 10 x 8", in the original matte and holder, 14 x 10¾". The 1946 Christmas gift print pictures the Trumans smiling and waving as they board the President's private plane, the Sacred Cow, signed by the President in blue ink and by the First Lady in black ink. "Christmas 1946" is engraved at the bottom of the photo. The photo is lightly toned but otherwise fine. The holder is toned with a few small water stains around the border.
According to Mary Evans Seeley's Season's Greetings From the White House, 575 autographed copies of this photograph were given to White House employees at an informal ceremony in the President's office.
A wonderful vintage Christmas signed photo of Bes and Harry.
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
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