Marvelous vintage glossy 8.25 x 10 publicity photo of Holiday in a radiant bare-shouldered pose, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, "For Nick, Best of Everything, Billie Holiday.” In very good to fine condition, with scuffing to the emulsion in the signature area, likely done at the time to allow the ink better purchase, and visible only at an angle. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. A stunning, uncommon pose made all the more desirable by Holiday's crisp handwriting—an exquisite offer.
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