Description: OUT OF PRINT.Number 1 (one) reference on JF Kennedy Medallic Art items !Beautiful color hardbound. Over 1500 pictures, 288 pages. In this monumental book, William R. Rice shines new light on the life and times of President John F. Kennedy. His exploration includes the history of the Kennedy family; JFK's boyhood; his military service and early political career; his inauguration and presidency; Jacqueline and the children; life in the White House; the president's assassination; and the world's mourning and remembrance. The story is told through touching and insightful essays illustrated by hundreds of coins, medals, tokens, stamps, and other memorabilia some popular and collectible, like the silver 1964 Kennedy half dollar (with its mintage of 429 million coins), others rare and seldom seen, and some one-of-a-kind. Special sections discuss subjects like satirical and critical pieces; brothers Robert F. and Teddy Kennedy; the Peace Corps; and paper money issued during the Kennedy administration. In addition to colorful historical images and narrative, the book's scholarly appeal is expanded by multiple appendices, a bibliography, and a full index of items listed. Collectors will benefit from the catalog numbering system and commentary on today's market, along with more than 1500 photographs. "Historians will remain deeply indebted to Rice for his gigantic addition to the field of John F. Kennedy medallic art and related historical memorabilia." Dr. Gerald J. SteinbergProduct IdentifiersISBN-100794842364ISBN-139780794842369Key DetailsAuthorWilliam R. RiceNumber Of Pages288 pagesFormatHardcoverPublication Date2014-10-01LanguageEnglishPublisherWhitman Publishing LLCPublication Year2014Additional DetailsCopyright Date2014IllustratedYes, over 1500 imagesDimensions: about 8 by 11 inches.
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