Editore: Handy Brothers Music Co., Inc, New York, 1951
Da: Auger Down Books, ABAA/ILAB, Marlboro, VT, U.S.A.
Spartito Copia autografata
Condizione: Near Fine. An uncommon Handy Brothers Music Co. publication issued late in the career of W. C. Handy (18731958). The song is credited to Lazarus A. Aaronson, a little-documented composer whose work here was published in homage to Handy. The present copy bears Handy's contemporary inscription: "To Miss Sybil Gregory W. C. Handy 6-16-1951." Little information survives regarding Gregory, suggesting a personal acquaintance or admirer within Handy's musical circle. Signed publications from the Handy Brothers imprint are uncommon and provide a tangible association with one of the most influential figures in the history of American blues. Quarto sheet music, single folded leaf making 4 pp. Light toning to margins, else near fine. 9 x 12 inches. "Sample Copy" stamped on cover. Inscribed and signed by W. C. Handy on the front cover to Miss Sybil Gregory, dated June 16, 1951, the year of publication.
Editore: Handy Brothers Music Co. Inc, New York, 1951
Da: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
Unbound. Condizione: Very Good. First edition. Quarto. Single leaf folded to make 4pp (3pp plus ads on rear cover). Slight tanning on front cover at edge of lower spine, else near fine. *OCLC locates two holdings*. Inscribed and signed by W. C. Handy on the front cover in the year of publication: "Dr. & Mrs. [?] William C. Handy. 6-16-1951".