Innovative clarinetist and saxophonist (1897–1959) regarded as one of the greatest wind players in the history of jazz. ALS signed “Your Sid,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 6.25 x 8.5, no date, but postmarked December 2, 1959. Letter to his wife Elisabeth, with grammar and spelling retained. In part: “Things are going slow but I hope that I will be alwright soon. The son is much better for me in Paris it was to cold, did Kenny give you the money? I am sending you my address write me as soon as you can and let me know what is going on. dont forget to write me if something is not wright.” In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical folds. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed by Bechet, and signed on the reverse as part of the return address, “S. Bechet.” Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
This item is Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA
Buy a third-party letter of authenticity for
$35.00
*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.
