W.C. HANDY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 08/16/1950 - HFSID 174021
Small black and white publicity photograph of W. C. Handy reading a book.
Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Mr. & Mrs. Sousa/W.C. Handy/8-16-1950". B/w, 5x7.
Price: $500.00
Condition: Fine condition
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W.C. HANDY
Small black and white publicity photograph of W. C. Handy reading a book.
Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Mr. & Mrs. Sousa/W.C. Handy/8-16-1950". B/w, 5x7.
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 at background. Signature has adequate contrast. Fine condition.
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