PRESIDENT RICHARD M. NIXON AND PATRICIA NIXON MEMORABILIA INCLUDING FIVE STAFF CHRISTMAS CARDS AND SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH. Rare, oversized Christmas cards given only to the White House staff members for Christmas 1969-1973. Each card showcases a different Presidential portrait , and small metallic plaque beneath the portrait; with history of the portrait printed on translucent overleaf above the greeting 'With our best wishes, the President and Mrs. Nixon at Christmas" followed by year. Enclosed in flocked outer folders in various festive holiday colors and outer envelope with gold Presidential seal and flocked ribbon accent. 1969 card depicts George Washington, 1970 card depicts Thomas Jefferson, 1971 card depicts Abraham Lincoln, 1972 card depicts Teddy Roosevelt, and 1973 card depicts James Monroe. Color photograph of President Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon inscribed to Betty Monkman with a note from Pat Nixon and signed by the President.
Estimate $250-350
PROVENANCE: Estate of White House Curator Betty C. Monkman
