EISENHOWER (DWIGHT D.) Visit of President Eisenhower, August 27 - September 2, 1959, printed itinerary, collection label of T.C.M. O'Donovan inside back cover, blue cloth, some marks and light wear, title in gilt on front board, 4to, 1959 Footnotes: 'THE QUEEN'S GUARD WILL BE DRAWN UP FACING DOWN THE ROAD TO BALLATER': AN INSIDER'S GUIDE FOR THE VISIT OF PRESIDENT EISENHOWER. This rare itinerary, produced for officials and personnel involved in Eisenhower's visit to Britain as part of his so-called 'Peace and Friendship in Freedom' eleven-nation Tour of 1959, gives a fascinating insight into the minutiae of a Presidential visit. It lays out a moment-by-moment itinerary from his arrival at London Airport, transport to Winfield House, visits to Balmoral ('...It is hoped that the President will talk to one of the men on the right flank of the Guard, so that the photographers... will be able to take good photographs...'), Chequers and London. It details the names and duties of staff, dress requirements, official passes, flags to be flown, routes taken, the position of the press corps, and much else, and includes line maps of London Airport, Dyce Airport, Balmoral and RAF Benson. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: • • Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing