Jackie's Treasures: The Fabled Objects from the Auction of the Century

by Condon, Dianne Russell

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Westminster, Maryland, U.S.A.: Random House Inc, 1996 Hard cover with blue paper-covered boards and spine, silver printing on spine, is in FINE condition. Brodart-wrapped DJ, NOT price-clipped, is FINE. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was loved and admired the world over, and the auction of her personal belongings created a media frenzy. Here for the first time is the behind-the-scenes story of what has been deemed "the estate auction of the century." For four days the world stood by awestruck as personal belongings of the First Lady and American icon, Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, were sold at the gavel. Held in New York by Sotheby's -- the world's most prestigious auction house -- the results were nothing short of spectacular, with a first night's total sales of $4.47 million. But only a priviledged few were able to view the items on display. Until now. Here, captured forever, are 50 of the most fabulous and intriguing items ever to come up at auction -- Jackie's pearl necklace, John-John's 19th-century mahogany high chair, Caroline's rocking horse, JFK's humidor given to him as an Inauguration Day gift by Milton Berle, the Lesotho III diamond engagement ring from Aristotle Onassis, and many more. Each item is accompanied by vintage family photographs and a brief history detailing its provenance. There is also a complete listing of the astronomical sale prices for each item in the auction. The public's fascination with Jackie has never faded and "Jackie's Treasures" now offers everyone the opportunity to understand the excitement generated by the auction and a chance to peer into the private world of one of the world's most celebrated women.. First Edition Stated/First Printing. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. Illus. by Foreword By Dominick Dunne. 9-1/4" Square. Blue Paper-Covered Board.

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