W.C. HANDY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 08/16/1950 - HFSID 172391
Black and white with brown hue publicity photograph of W. C. Handy playing his
trumpet.
Photograph inscribed and signed: "Mr Eddie Sousa/W.C. Handy/8-16-1950". B/w with brown
hue, 8x10.
Price: $600.00
Condition: Slightly soiled
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W.C. HANDY
Black and white with brown hue publicity photograph of W. C. Handy playing his
trumpet.
Photograph inscribed and signed: "Mr Eddie Sousa/W.C. Handy/8-16-1950". B/w with brown
hue, 8x10. From 1903-1921, William Christopher Handy (1873-1958), who was known as
the "Father of the Blues", conducted his own band. He became a music publisher in the
1920s, becoming the first to codify and publish songs known as "the blues". His own
works include "Memphis Blues", "St. Louis Blues" and "Beale Street Blues". Defects from
original negative have reproduced on print. Slightly soiled at blank margins, stained at upper
right blank edge. Chipped at upper blank edge.Signature in poor contrast. Overall, fine
condition.
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