Legendary and tragic singer (1915–1959), revered as one of the greatest and most individual vocalists in the history of jazz, who died from cirrhosis of the liver at the age of forty-four. Ballpoint signature, “For Lee, Stay Happy always, Billie Holiday,” on an off-white 5 x 3 slip. Accompanied by an unsigned vintage 8 x 10 publicity photo. In very good condition, with vertical fold between first and last name, scattered bends and light wrinkles, and faint paperclip stain. The above points detract minimally from this strongly penned, visually appealing example. R&R COA.
