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Fine Books & Manuscripts

Tue, Jun 26, 2018 08:30PM EDT
Lot 347

John Kennedy?s Personally Owned Zippo Lighter.

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

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[Kennedy, John F.] John Kennedy?s Personally Owned Zippo Lighter. Bradford: Zippo Manufacturing Co., 1950s. Chrome 2 ? x 1 ?? lighter believed to be used by Kennedy while in office. Depicts U.S.S. Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. outlined in black, with blue waves and the Destroyer?s name in red below. The ship, named for the President?s older brother, participated in the October 22nd blockade that aided in diffusing the Cuban Missile Crisis. Accompanied by LOA from the family of Lt. Henry E. Hirschy, Jr., Supply Officer to the Naval Aide from 1961 ? 65. Sales History: Guernsey?s, The Kennedy Era Auction, October 2017, Lot 283