Vanity Fair Appraisal

Vanity Fair Special Commemorative Edition: Kennedys

This item is a special commemorative edition of Vanity Fair magazine centering on the Kennedys. The cover prominently features a color photograph of John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis smiling. The magazine has a standard glossy paper cover. The title "SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE EDITION" is printed in red text at the top left, above the Vanity Fair logo, which is in white text on a red background. Below this, in large blue capital letters, is the word "KENNEDYS". To the right of the Vanity Fair logo, in smaller text, are the words "DYNASTY", "GLAMOUR", "POWER", and "TRAGEDY". There is a circular stamp-like graphic on the right side of the cover with "COLLECTOR'S EDITION" around the top and what appears to be "THE BEST OF VANITY FAI R" in the center. Various article titles are listed at the bottom, including "LIFE IN THE WHITE HOUSE", "JACKIE'S LEGACY", "CAMELOT'S SECRETS", "JACKIE vs. THE BIOGRAPHER", and "THE TRAGIC END OF J.F.K. JR. and CAROLYN BESSETTE KENNEDY". A standard magazine barcode is visible at the bottom left. The magazine appears to be in good condition with no significant rips, tears, or creases visible in the image, although some minor edge wear is possible but not discernible. The colors of the printing are vibrant, suggesting good preservation of the ink. Based on the subject matter and the "THE TRAGIC END OF J.F.K. JR. and CAROLYN BESSETTE KENNEDY" article, this edition likely dates to sometime after July 1999, when John F. Kennedy Jr. and his wife passed away. The overall presentation suggests a high-quality publication focused on the historical and social impact of the Kennedy family.