Martyred 35th President of the United States JOHN F. KENNEDY authentic hand-signed FIRST EDITION later printing copy of his Pulitzer prize-winning book "Profiles In Courage". The book is accompanied by an impeccable letter of provenance from the original recipient Judith B. Aitken who states that the book was signed "in my presence, in a hotel in Topeka, Kansas". Mrs. Aitken's obituary notes that when she was "20 or 21...she was interviewing a young John Kennedy".
 
CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC BY BECKETT (BAS) AUTHENTICATION SERVICES. Sale includes original BAS Letter of Authenticity. UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED GENUINE. Simply one of the finest JFK autographs available on the market.
 
A sound copy: the boards showing some edge wear, especially at bottom edge. Dust jacket worn, with chipped edges and associated creases; the spine lightly faded.
 
Own a remarkable piece of American history! The perfect gift for the Presidential or book collector, JFK devotee, autograph enthusiast, or History buff. 
 
A similar 1st edition signed copy of "Profiles..." recently sold at RR Auction in April 2021 for $10,928.
 
Sold as is, as shown.