Vintage 1964 Topps JFK Memorial: President and First Lady #43 - SGC 7 NM
Up for purchase is a deeply historic, investment-grade piece of classic mid-century political Americana. This is an authentic 1964 Topps John F. Kennedy Memorial trading card titled "John F. Kennedy" (No. 43). The card front features a beautiful, crisp black-and-white photograph capturing a legendary candid moment of President JFK and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy heading out for an evening event. The reverse side features a detailed line-art illustration of the United States Capitol building along with the historical archival note: "President John Kennedy and the First Lady get set for an evening out. Admiring reporters look on."
The card has been evaluated, certified, and permanently encapsulated by SGC (Sports Card Guaranty), capturing an elite 84 NM 7 (Near-Mint) grade validation (SGC Certification: 12551449-010). Entirely free of heavy edge chipping, manufacturing ink bleeds, or structural card creases common to 1960s cardboard stock, this beautifully centered piece looks magnificent framed by SGC's signature black tuxedo presentation mat. A premier addition for any advanced vintage non-sports card collection, historical presidential archive, or high-end Camelot era showcase.
Item Specifications
Card Subject Set: 1964 Topps John F. Kennedy Memorial Series
Card Title / Checklist Sequence: No. 43 - "John F. Kennedy" (An Evening Out)
Historical Icons Featured: President John F. Kennedy & Jacqueline Kennedy
Manufacturing Studio: Topps Chewing Gum / T.C.G. (Printed in U.S.A., ©1964)
Professional Grading Studio: SGC (Sports Card Guaranty)
Verified Database Cert Serial: #12551449-010
Official Verified Grade: SGC 84 NM 7 (Near-Mint Condition)
Condition Report
SGC Graded Tuxedo Case: The original SGC clear protective shell is pristine and bright, showing absolutely no surface scuffs, corner chips, cloudiness, or internal hairline fractures. The card within is securely locked into position inside the specialized black insert framing rails.
Card Surface & Borders: The card retains incredibly crisp, clean black-and-white tones with sharp image resolution. The raw paper borders display light, uniform vintage off-white coloration appropriate for its age, with sharp edges and sharp, square corner tips.