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Pop Culture + Comics x Urban Culture Auctions 2024

Thu, Sep 12, 2024 12:00PM EDT
Lot 67

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis / Steve Rubell Books

Estimate: $100 - $150

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000

Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: various
Marking(s); notes: various
Materials: various
Dimensions (H, W, D): various
Additional Information: Lot consists of "Stanford White's New York," by Lowe and note card to Bill Hamilton which reads: "Merry Christmas, dear Bill - this should be right in tune with your marathon training. with affection, JKO", "The Garden of Life: An Introduction to the Healing Plants of India," by Patnaik and note enclosed to Bill Hamilton which reads: "Dear Bill, How very thoughtful of you to send me the scented candle with an alabaster stand. It's a particularly pretty one and it made our Christmas all the more festive. I just love it-Happy New Year, affectionately JKO", "Andre Previn No Minor Chords My Days in Hollywood," by Previn and note card to Bill Hamilton which reads: "Merry Christmas dear Bill, this should make you laugh...with endless appreciation for your unfailing cheer, affectionately, JKO", "I Was Jaqueline Kennedy's Dressmaker," by Rhea; "The Best Loved Poems of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis", "West Point: America's Power Fraternity," by Galloway & Johnson, Jr. and dedication to Steve Rubell which reads: "For Steve-My Co-professor & still the best host in New York City--All love, Lisa". Provenance: Bill Hamilton, New York, New York. Bill Hamilton was hired as design director for Carolina Herrera in 1985 and dressed Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis almost exclusively until her death. Special Notice: Bidders on this lot should be aware that the purchase of this does not include the copyrights which are owned and managed by the Estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (the "Estate"). In purchasing any of such lots, the purchaser shall have no right (other than as "fair use" in compliance with U.S. copyright law) to publish, perform or to make, sell or transfer copies of the item and no right to create photographs of the item or to load, copy or disseminate the same in any digital or other medium, including, without limitation, posting copies on any internet site, without the express written permission of the Estate.

Condition

good, wear consistent with age and moderate use


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