Vintage glossy 11 x 9.5 photo of President Kennedy seated in his rocking chair in the Oval Office, speaking with Joseph Kingsbury-Smith, signed and inscribed in fountain pen on the mount as President, “For Joe Smith, with esteem and very best wishes, John F. Kennedy.” The photo is housed in its original handmade Cartier sterling silver frame measuring 12.5 x 11 overall. Kingsbury-Smith (1908–1999) was a Pulitzer Prize–winning reporter and publisher of the New York Journal-American. Mild toning and damp staining to mount (not affecting bold signature and inscription), otherwise fine condition. JSA/John Reznikoff Auction LOA and RRAuction COA.
