On the heels of the success of the Collecting Camelot: The Kennedy Legacy Part I Auction, where many lots far exceeded their estimates, including a standout letter signed by Lee Harvey Oswald’s friend George de Mohrenschildt as covered by CLLCT, we are pleased to announce that Collecting Camelot: The Kennedy Legacy, Part II will open for bidding on January 29, 2026.
Building off the momentum of Part I, this second installment features a carefully curated premium selection of scarce letters, photographs, ephemera, and collectibles from John F. Kennedy’s early life, presidency, assassination, and legacy. The collection includes material not only related to Kennedy himself, but also to his children, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, and the family members and colleagues who shaped the Camelot era.
The timing of this auction is especially meaningful as the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the United States, a milestone that invites celebration of the individuals who have shaped the American story. Few figures embody that legacy more powerfully than Kennedy. Alongside Abraham Lincoln, he stands as the most highly collected U.S. president and, arguably, one of the most collected historical figures of all time.
Collecting Camelot: The Kennedy Legacy, Part II continues our commitment to presenting Kennedy material with the context, care, and historical respect it deserves, highlighting not only a presidency, but the ideals and moments that continue to define the American experience. From intimate family moments to the historic and tragic headlines that shaped the Kennedy legacy, this upcoming auction offers significant and compelling material for collectors at every level and interest point.
John F. Kennedy – Autographed & Inscribed 8 x 10 Photograph as U.S. Senator from Massachusetts
Estimate: $3,500–$4,500
John F. Kennedy autographed 8 x 10” glossy photograph depicting a classic studio portrait from his U.S. Senate years, inscribed “To Perry / Best of Luck / John Kennedy / U.S. Senator / Mass.”
John F. Kennedy – Handwritten Dinner Reservation with Jackie Note – Returning from Palm Beach, FL
Estimate: $3,000–$3,500
Handwritten note requesting travel arrangements for himself and Jacqueline Kennedy, reading: “Please make reservations for two returning afternoon of Jan 2nd to Washington from West Palm Beach for Jackie + me — J.”
John F. Kennedy – 1960 Presidential Campaign – Signed “High Hopes” Lyrics Sheet
Estimate: $3,000–$4,000
Autographed one-page typed lyrics sheet from Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign song “High Hopes,” inscribed “For Dorothy / from / John Kennedy.”
John F. Kennedy – Autographed & Inscribed 8 x 10” Jacques Lowe Portrait Photograph
Estimate: $3,000–$3,500
Classic Jacques Lowe portrait of Kennedy seated in his office, inscribed “To Carla Otter with warmest regards, from her friend, John Kennedy. U.S.S. Mass.”
John F. Kennedy – Texas Welcome Dinner Admission Ticket – November 22, 1963
Estimate: $700–$900
Admission ticket honoring President Kennedy and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson for the formal dinner held the evening of November 22, 1963.
John F. Kennedy & Jacqueline Kennedy – Gene Gordon Original Photograph – Fort Worth Reception
Estimate: $500–$750
Original silver gelatin photograph depicting the President and First Lady greeting Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson during Kennedy’s final Texas trip.
John F. Kennedy – White House Telephone – Used During 1962 Palm Springs Visit
Estimate: $1,500–$2,000
Stromberg-Carlson White House telephone bearing the White House medallion, used during Kennedy’s 1962 Palm Springs visit.
Abraham Zapruder – JFK Assassination Witness – Autographed First Day Cover
Estimate: $700–$900
Autographed First Day Cover honoring John F. Kennedy, issued May 29, 1964, featuring the official memorial stamp.
Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. – Autographed Typed Letter re. WWII Loss of Joseph P. Kennedy Jr.
Estimate: $900–$1,000
Typed letter dated August 26, 1944, written in the immediate aftermath of the wartime death of Kennedy’s eldest son.
K. LeMoyne “Lem” Billings – JFK Close Friend – Autographed Handwritten Letter to Evelyn Lincoln
Estimate: $250-$350
K. LeMoyne “Lem” Billings autographed handwritten letter, two pages written front and back on a single sheet of personal stationery, addressed to Evelyn Lincoln, President John F. Kennedy’s longtime secretary. Billings discusses mutual acquaintances and arranging a VIP White House visit for Mr. Schreiber—described as both a close friend of Joseph P. Kennedy and “a very good friend of the President.”
JFK Assassination Dallas Trade Mart Invitation – Signed by 17 VIPs
Estimate: $900–$1,200
Invitation to the November 22, 1963 luncheon signed by 17 individuals closely connected to the Kennedy family and administration.
Jack Ruby – Bullet Fired from the Gun that Shot Lee Harvey Oswald
Estimate: $2,500–$3,000
Bullet and spent casing fired from Jack Ruby’s .38 Colt Cobra revolver, housed in a framed shadowbox display.
Inga Arvad – 1943 Romantic Correspondence to JFK – Christmas Day TLS
Estimate: $6,000–$8,000
Two-page typed letter signed by Inga Arvad on Christmas Day 1943, addressed affectionately to “Jack Dearest.”
We are excited to present this next chapter with collectors. These highlighted lots above offer just a snapshot of what this auction has to offer.
As we prepare future installments of the Collecting Camelot series, we are actively accepting consignments of John F. Kennedy–related autographs, artifacts, photography, and collectibles of all types.
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