Vintage glossy 10 x 8 promotional photo of Ellington tickling the ivories, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To ‘Mush’ Best wishes, Duke Ellington, July 5/37.” According to the collector’s notations on the reverse, the signature was obtained backstage at Loew’s State Theatre on July 5, 1937. In fine condition, with a few scattered light surface marks. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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