Lot 144
Handy, W.C. -- Inscribed & Signed Sheet Music for "The Saint Louis Blues" (1873-1958) Composer and musician; "Father of the Blues." Sheet music for "The Saint Louis Blues" (New York: Handy Brothers Music Co., Inc., 1914, 6pp) inscribed and signed, "To Mr. R.H. Hill with all good wishes / W.C. Handy / 9-29-42" in blue ink, 12¼ x 9¼". Accompanied by a TLS signed for Handy by his daughter, Katherine Handy Lewis, who adds a postscript stating that her father is resting and asked her to sign. "The Saint Louis Blues" is a fundamental blues and jazz standard and was one of the first blues songs to become a pop hit. It has been performed by countless artists, most famously by Louis Armstrong. Estimate $300 - 400
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