JFK autograph in second hand bookstore

Hello. I don't know if this is the correct place for this but as I was looking through an old second hand bookstore I found the book "Profiles in Courage" by JFK. The first page had a small message with an autograph on it. Could this be JFK's writing? I bought it for 2 euros so I certainly hope so

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Permalink Reply by Yorick on February 19, 2018 at 12:29pm

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Permalink Reply by mc on February 19, 2018 at 9:21pm

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Permalink Reply by mc on February 19, 2018 at 9:23pm

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Permalink Reply by Yorick on February 19, 2018 at 10:59pm

So what do you think? Is it legit?

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Permalink Reply by James on February 20, 2018 at 12:08am

So you got a $2500-$3500 book (speaking in USD terms) for 2 euros! I'd say good fortune was shining on you because yes, this is an authentic JFK inscription and autograph! What a find!

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Permalink Reply by Yorick on February 20, 2018 at 12:23am

Well that's amazing.

Are you sure? Is there anything in the autograph that makes you see that it isn't a forgery? And another question: Do you have any idea what it says? I can only read "with very warm regards"

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on February 20, 2018 at 1:18am

"To Howard McKeever(sp?)

with very warmest regards

John Kennedy"?

Leave a post on member Herman Darvicks page - he specializes in Presidents.

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Permalink Reply by Yorick on February 20, 2018 at 1:20am

Is he on this website?

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on February 20, 2018 at 1:22am

Yes, he is a member. Here is a link - you can leave a post on his wall:

Herman Darvick's Page

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Permalink Reply by Yorick on February 20, 2018 at 1:25am

Ah that's great. I really hope that this is a real autograph

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Permalink Reply by James on February 20, 2018 at 1:25am

Yes, I'm sure it's authentic. I collect JFK. The inscription is clearly in Kennedy's handwriting, and the autograph is one of JFK's many different styles. He had a lot of secretaries sign for him (at least 17 I believe), but this one JFK signed himself. It says "To ???? McKeever, with very warmest regards, John Kennedy". If you want to check with Darvick, I'm sure he will tell you the same. Congratulations on a great find.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on February 20, 2018 at 1:29am

I am sure you are correct James, but you would agree another set of eyes is always good. Didn't Kennedy collect autographs or letters? That might explain some of the wide variation?