TRUMAN-BARKLEY 1949 LIMITED EDITION INAUGURATION BOOK PLUS EXTRAS.
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Auction #211 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1196 in auction 211
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Item Description
First is 8.5x11.5" hardbound limited edition program. Embossed cover with recipient "Albert Leschin" name at lower right. Inside cover reads "This Is Copy No. (stamped in red #419) Of The Limited Deluxe Edition/Truman-Barkley Official/Inaugural Program/Melvin D. Hildreth (signed)/General Chairman/Inaugural Committee-1949." Inside hardcover is "Official Inaugural Program 1949" intact. NM. Next is smaller 6.25x9" 16 page "Inauguration Ceremony Program" issued to Congressmen. Embossed Presidential seal at center. Bound by rwb ribbon. Contains detailed descriptions of: Tickets, Admission, entrance, Place Of Assembly, Proceedings, and Regulations. VF. Last is group of three items for "Inaugural Gala" January 19th, 1949 event. Included is 6.5x8" fold-over invitation, 3.5x4.5" response card, and 3x5.75" gala ticket stub with jugate pictures of Truman/Barkley. Tape residue appears at top and bottom center. Fine. The limited edition book is rare.
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