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Lot #587
Son House

Extremely rare Father of Folk Blues album

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Description

Extremely rare Father of Folk Blues album

Blues singer and guitarist (1902–1988) noted for his slide guitar playing. Father of Folk Blues album signed on the reverse in black ballpoint. In very good to fine condition, with light scattered creases. The record is not included. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient, in part: “I saw Son House at the 100 Club on Oxford Street in the summer of 1970…Afterwards I went to his dressing room and asked him to sign my album. Although he was only in his sixties he seemed like an incredibly old man and was shaking a lot when he signed it.” According to the consignor this is the only known signed copy of House’s seminal album, and we have been unable to locate any others. Pre-certified REAL.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs And Artifacts
  • Dates: #471 - Ended March 09, 2016