February 2013 Auction Ends Wednesday, February 6th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/6/2013
1940's autograph book containing more than 40 signatures of swing and jazz greats including Louis Armstrong, Horace Henderson, Fletcher ''Smack'' Henderson, Chet Kruley, Walter Harris, Eddie Durham, Lionel Hampton, Gene Krupa, Red ''Mr. Swing'' Norvo, Earl Father Hines, Duke Ellington, Hal McIntyre, and more. Additional signatures on a Red Norvo concert stub include Milt ''Shorty'' Rogers, Clyde Lombardi, Gordon ''Specs'' Powell and more. Separate sheets filled with signatures and individually signed slips include Earl Hines, Kermit Scott, Dolores Parker, Helen Humes, Coleman Hawkins, Norma Granz, Earl Father Hines, Eugene Thomas Bass, Clifton Smalls, Dolores Parker, Druie Bess, Wallee Wood, Harris Arhl, Warden Gray, Earl Hines, Scoups Carry, Willie Cork, Kermit Scott, Clive B, John Williamson and more. Some sign twice, including Duke Ellington, who signs the book and a slip. Abundant autograph book features multicolored pages and silk moire endpapers. Bound in lime green velour boards with gilt lettering and a pictorial design. Measures 5'' x 4''. Assorted slips measure the same or smaller. Some toning, sunning and ink blotch to rear board, else near fine. A delightful assortment of the greatest big band and jazz personalities.
Swing Jazz Legends Book of Autographs -- Including Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington
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