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Rare 1930's autographs of all members of the Nat King Cole Trio, formed in Los Angeles as Cole was already considered a leading jazz pianist. Each signs in pencil: ''Sincerely Nat King Cole'', ''Johnny Miller'' (who replaced original double bass member Wesley Prince) and guitarist ''Oscar Moore''. With nine additional signatures in pencil on verso, including trumpeters Irving Randolph and Doc Cheatham, drummer Leroy Maxey, pianist Bennie Payne, saxophonists Walter Thomas, Andrew Brown, Garvin ''Bush'' Bushell, Chu Berry and vocalist Cab Calloway. Detached autograph booklet leaf measures 5.5'' x 4'' with minor toning throughout and a small .5'' tear along top edge. Very good. Pre-certified by JSA.