Lot 1310
Handy, W.C (1873-1958) The "Father of the Blues." Sheet Music Signed "W.C. Handy 7-21-'32" on the cover of "Way Down South Where the Blues Began," published in 1932 by Handy Brothers Music Co. Inc., New York. On the back cover, "Five Indigo Successes! by W.C. Handy 'The originator of the Blues'" are offered for sale at 40¢ each: "Loveless Love," "Beale Street Bues," "Yellow Dog Blues," "The Hesitating Blues," and "Wall Street Blues." Handy was a prolific composer. His most famous song, "Saint Louis Blues," was published in 1914. Very fine.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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| Realized $456 |
