American musician (1909–1959) acclaimed as one of the greatest tenor sax and clarinet players in the history of jazz. He finally succumbed, after a long struggle, to alcoholism at the age of 49. Vintage pencil signature, "Lester Young, first tenor," on an off-white 6 x 4.5 album page. In very good condition, with several vertical folds, one through a single letter of signature, a stray pencil mark, small block of toning from a missing photo, and a bit of light soiling. RRAuction COA.
