Details:

Allen Childs autographed “In Memoriam John F. Kennedy” First Day Cover in black ink, additionally dating the signature “11/22/14.” The ArtCraft cachet features a memorial portrait of President Kennedy with the quotation, “Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country…” Postmarked May 29, 1964, in Washington, D.C., with a 5¢ John F. Kennedy memorial stamp.

Fine condition.

Provenance: From the collection of Edward Krohn, author of the “John F. Kennedy Cover Catalog.”

Dr. Allen Childs was a physician at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, Texas, the hospital where President John F. Kennedy was rushed after being mortally wounded in Dealey Plaza on November 22, 1963. Parkland Hospital became one of the central locations associated with the assassination and its immediate aftermath, as doctors and medical staff worked desperately to save the President’s life.

Authentication:
Includes a full letter of authenticity from JG Autographs, Inc.

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Reference sku: 11688 1415678-1