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John F. Kennedy memorial First Day of Issue cover autographed by sculptor George Gach in blue ink. The ArtCraft cachet features a portrait of President Kennedy alongside the 1964 JFK 5¢ memorial stamp issue and is postmarked November 22, 1964, in New York City during the National Postage Stamp Show. Accompanied by a handwritten signed letter from Gach dated December 23, 1964, an artist biography sheet, and a newspaper clipping discussing his sculptural work depicting President Kennedy.

Fine condition.

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

George Gach was a Hungarian-born sculptor and painter known for his portrait busts and public commissions. Following President Kennedy’s assassination, Gach created a widely exhibited sculpted bust of JFK, modeled from televised appearances and photographs of the late president. His Kennedy sculpture was displayed at the National Academy of Design and received considerable public attention during the mid-1960s. Gach’s work blended classical European sculptural traditions with modern portraiture and remains associated with artistic tributes created in the immediate aftermath of Kennedy’s death.

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

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Reference sku: 11688 1415700-1