1947 President Truman - White House Christmas Gift Start Price USD 795.95 Current Price USD 795.95 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, November 19, 2008 End Time Sunday, December 14, 2008 Location Washington, District Of Columbia See more about '1947 President Truman - White House Christmas Gift' Description Description Item is an authentic/original 1947 White House Christmas Gift from President Harry S. Truman and First Lady Bess Truman.  Christmas gift is a maroon leatherette photo/identification card holder wallet with a Gold embossed Seal of the President on the cover and the sentiment:  Merry Christmas from the President and Mrs. Truman ~ 1947 printed in Gold lettering as well.   Inside of wallet also has the original 1948 calendar inserted for the New Year ahead as issued and given out by President Truman.   This official Presidential Christmas gift measures approx 4 1/2"  x  2 1/2" unopened and is in outstanding condition with nice Gold lettering, simply a nice example of this rare Christmas gift and never used.   In fact, this particular example is by far one of the nicest of this RARE official Presidential Christmas Gifts that I have ever owned and I have handled probably 8 of these gifts over the last 10 years.    If you are looking for one of the finest examples, here it is and at a price far less (about half of what this same type of gift sold recently for by another political dealer).    Takea good look at my scans of this rare Christmas gift and judge for yourself.   The Gold lettering and overall condition is superb especially for an item that is over 60 years old!   Folks.. I have seen dealers buy "used and handled"  versions of Truman Presidential Christmas Gifts with the Gold lettering nearly if not completely missing from years of handling and pay MORE than what I am  offering one of the finest available examples.  This one is simply OUTSTANDING.  Its from my PERSONAL collection and the only one I have to offer.  Like my other Presidential Christmas items I have sold to very satisifed buyers, once its gone, I do not have another to sell nor will anyone else offer me another at near this price, so if you email about another.. I simply do not have another at ALL.   I do not often say this but TRUST ME .. THIS IS A FANTASTIC DEAL at this price and this condition!    Only 760 of these official Presidential gifts were ordered by the White House in 1947.  These were distributed exclusively to President Truman's executive staff in the White House.   Official Truman Christmas gifts like this one generally sell retail from some political dealers for $2500 or more.  The last one offered in public auction/ebay sold for $960 with buyers premium just 3 weeks ago. This item was acquired awhile back from an old political estate here in Washington, D.C. from a close associate of President Truman in the White House.   Winning bidder will be quite pleased with mine from my personal collection especially at this price. I am a respected and trusted collector of these official Presidential Christmas gift prints and cards here in Washington, D.C. and have many years of experience in this field.   In fact many dealers around the country consult with me on this area of Presidential Collectibles as its one of my specialities.   I have handled nearly all if not all of the Presidential Christmas cards and gift prints listed (and many not listed or even known ) in the only official reference guide used by collectors in this field (Seasons Greetings from the White House by Mary Seeley and her husband Ron Seeley).   My prices are also very reasonable to the point that I sell to many of these same dealers.   Trust me when I say this is a great item at my very low buy-it-now price.  *Winning bidder pays $13.95 for USPS Priority mail service* checks and money orders accepted**CREDIT CARD payment accepted via PAYPAL**Good luck in bidding and thanks for looking** Place a Bid!