Typed letter signed from the popular American actress and singer to Mr. Edward Sothern Hipp. Bailey thanks Hipp for his positive review of her book The Raw Pearl in the Newark News. Dated September 30, 1968 and signed "Pearl." Letter creases with very slight tears and discoloration to the edges; otherwise in fine condition. 8.5 x 11 inches.
Original black and white poster, ca. 1960, with hand gouache coloring by the unidentified artist, signed in blue ink by Louis Armstrong, probably one of the largest signatures he ever signed and almost certainly the largest signed portrait of the great Satchmo in existence! Apparently obtained at the Morris Civic Theatre in South Bend, IN in 1963. In a large recent wood frame under UV-plexiglass. Some creases to the poster, but really in great shape overall. About 36 x 30 inches without the frame! Read More...
Original press photograph showing the great soul singer posing for photographers after arriving in London for his 1975 British tour. Some spotting and wrinkling; overall in very good condition. 25.3 x 20.3 cm.